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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 51:12

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 267 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website. Click here. This week's segments included: Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Brainstorming From the Armchair Knitting in Passing KAL News Events Contest, News & Notes On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Stitched by Jessalu, The Little Wolf Knits & Suburban Stitcher Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Splash Socks Yarn: Biscotte Yarn Bis Sock in the Splash Colorway (blue self-striping yarn) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) Made for David Markus as a thank you for donating to the FearLESS Living Fund in October of 2023. Finished in time for Laura to bring them back with her after her visit the weekend before Thanksgiving. Length of foot- 8.5 inches before toe Knit them in line at a Sample Sale Mom, Laura, Trish and I went to the Saturday morning of Laura's visit. People in line jumped in to photo bomb so that was fun. 2 Christmas Stockings Pattern: Christmas Stockings to Knit and Crochet from Family Circle Magazine. Available in this web archive link. I've also saved it to my podcast Gmail Google Drive in case it disappears! web.archive.org-Christmas Stockings to Knit and Crochet from Our Archives.pdf Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver in Cherry Red, Hunter Green and White Hook: G (4.0 mm) Patrick's Stocking- Ravelry Project Page Melissa's Stocking- Ravelry Project Page Drawn Together Cowl Pattern: Drawn Together by Shana Cohen ($7 knitting pattern available on Ravelry & Payhip) Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm) and a 3.75 mm (F) crochet hook for the provisional cast on Yarn: neon coral DK yarn (lost ball band; believe its from Spun Right Round) Ravelry Project Page Provisional cast on using this Purl Soho video. Wish Star Patterns: Sol Amigurumi by Vanessa Doncatto (free crochet pattern on Ravelry ) Wide Mustache by Crochet with Clare (free crochet pattern available on Ravelry & the Crochet with Clare website) Heart Garland by Sarahndipidities (free crochet pattern available on Ravelry & the Sarahndipidities website) Hooks: B (2.25 mm), C (2.75 mm) & D (3.25 mm) Yarn: Big Twist- Solids in Varsity Yellow (for the sun body) and Big Twist Twinkle in Yellow for the heart/face. Leftover red fingering yarn for the mustache. Ravelry Project Page Made on Black Friday afternoon Brachiosaurus Pattern: Dinosaur Jurassic World No Sew Crochet Pattern by Klein Maker on Etsy ($9.89 for 4 patterns) Yarn: Loops & Threads Impeccable in the Jade colorway (body) & Knit Picks Brava Worsted in the Sky colorway Hook: C (2.75 mm) Ravelry Project Page Pattern wouldn't be ideal for beginners. Doesn't tell you when/where to put in Safety Eyes before closing things up. No other major issues, but just be thoughtful. I paid less than $4 for the 4 pack of dino patterns. Worth it. Bobble pumpkin Pattern: Ribbed Bobble Pumpkin by Breann Mauldin ($3 crochet pattern on Ravelry or free option on this website) Hook: I (5.5 mm) Yarn: Wool Ease Thick & Quick in the Succulent Colorway Ravelry Project Page I used nearly all 97 meters in this skein with 6 repeats of the pattern. On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Silver Spoon Socks Yarn: A Whimsical Wood Yarn Company Pixie Toes Socks in the Silver Spoon Up My A$$ colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) Ravelry Project Page About the yarn: peaches and pinks with gray/taupe. At my gauge it is striping (~2 rounds per color). I purchased this yarn at Yarncentric event in Maryland. Progress: Almost done with the first leg. Let the Mystery Unravel 2023 Blanket of Calm Pattern: Blanket of Calm by Casapinka (free crochet pattern) Yarn: Woolen Women Fibers- Let the Mystery Unravel subscription + Cascade Heritage Sock yarn in the Forged Iron Colorway Hook: 3.25 mm (D) Ravelry Project Page You can find my Let the Mystery Unravel Unboxing Video on YouTube in this Playlist This subscription is not available to new subscribers but I hope you'll watch each month and see how my blanket comes along. Stay tuned to Woolen Women for all of the fun kits they have! Don't forget, they're Pro Shop Sponsors. Progress Notes- 1st two sets of squares are done. I've crocheted a few from the November kit. Hattie's Scrappy Helical Socks Yarn: Random bits & bobs of fingering weight leftovers Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) US 1 (not 1.5), 48 sts. long cuff. Ravelry Project Page Check out my video tutorial for using Cate's Clasp Weft Join along with Helical Knitting Progress: I'm about half way through the leg of the first sock. Woolens & Nosh 2023 Advent Socks Yarn: Woolens & Nosh Targhee Sock. 2023 Advent Set Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Ravelry Project Page Note- pair 199 of OMG Heel Socks! DK Bella Fio Socks Yarn: BellaFio DK Sock (75% SW Merino/ 25% recycled nylon) in the Great Gray Owl colorway. Goosey Fibers Goosey Hefty (100% SW Merino- Worsted Weight) in Buckbeack (cuffs, heels and toes) Needles: US 2 (2.75 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Ravelry Project Page About this project: Great Gray Owl colorway is a beautiful blend of light blues with hints of green, some small bits of a yellowy green and some neutral cream/tan hues. Buckbeak is a beautiful taupe color that pairs beautifully and I love that both colorway names are based on birds. Perfect for our Q2 challenge! Thanks again to BellaFio for sponsoring this month and encouraging us to Embrace Nature! Pair 200 of OMG Heel for me! Vampires of Venice Spinning Fiber: Into the Whirled. 4oz Falkland in the Vampires of Venice colorway. Twist direction: singles = Z plied = S This means when I'm spinning, my wheel is spinning clockwise and when plying my wheel is moving counter-clockwise. Split braid in half. First half has already been spun. Plan is to use the yarn to knit this Tweed Tie available on Ravelry. Clown collar Pattern: improvsing on my own. Used this free Clown Ruff pattern from Slipped Stitch Hollow as a starting point Hook: H (5.0 mm) Yarn: Big Twist Twinkle (Gray), Big Twist Value (Grape), Craft Smart Neon Value (neon yellow) & mystery worsted sparkle yarn in pink and white Ravelry Project Page I had a quick visit with Emelyn while they were home for Thanksgiving break. When I asked if there was anything on their Christmas wish list I should know about, they said they'd like a handmade clown collar! I love a good curveball! Brainstorming Millie wants a goat squishy/toy that looks like her squishmellow I'd like to make toys for Hattie and Gabriella and another dinosaur for Zachary. Mom picked out a skein of yarn for mitts at Rhinebeck that I'd like to knit up before Christmas. I'd like to make 1 other pumpkin. From the Armchair Escaping Twin Flames Documentary on Netflix Lessons in Chemistry on Apple TV Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases. Knitting in Passing I shared two recent stories about meeting other knitters/talking about knitting in the wild. I met a lovely woman named Joanne at her consignment shop. She was knitting when Mom was wandering around the store so of course she struck up a conversation. Turns out, Joanne also spins too! We had a lovely chat and Mom took a photo of us. I was recently waiting for my car to get it's oil changed when a kind.79 year old woman asked about my knitting and we ended up chatting for an hour. We talked about restoration of old Victorian in my home town where she owns a condo now. Stitched by JessaLu is the home of handmade project bags in a variety of fun, floral, geeky, or pop-culture themed prints. All bags are made by one woman - JessaLu - on an antique Singer sewing machine in her home in Western Massachusetts. JessaLu has been making quality project bags and an assortment of sewn accessories since 2008 and has recently begun to design her own exclusive prints! The 2023 Limited Edition Holiday prints are currently listed - hurry to order yours while they are still available! KAL News Pigskin Party '23 #DCSPigskinParty23 Official Rules Find everything you need on my website or in the Start Here Thread in the Ravelry Group Register using this Google Form (you must be Registered to be eligible for prizes) Enter your projects using the Point Tally Form Find the full list of Sponsors in this Google Doc. Coupon Codes are listed in this Google Doc & in this Ravelry Thread Exclusive Items from our Pro Shop Sponsors are listed in this Ravelry Thread Questions- ask them in this Ravelry Thread or email Jen at downcellarstudio @ gmail.com In this episode: Finish up your Q2 Project by the end of November. Quarter 2 Challenge: Embrace Nature brought to you by our Official Sponsor of the Quarter Bella Fio. Runs 11/1-11/30/23. Full details can be found in this Google Doc and in this Ravelry Thread. Quarter 3 Challenge: The Waymaker's Cowl brought to you by our Official Sponsor of the Quarter Mandi's Makings. Runs December 1-31, 2023. Full details can be found in this Google Doc and in this Ravelry Thread. WIPs Challenge: Finish WIPs you started before the Pigskin Party kicked off on 9/7/23! If you finish them between 11/10/23 and 1/10/24, you'll earn 150 points. Full details can be found in this Google Doc and in this Ravelry Thread. Updates from Commentator Mary Lots of players are talking about double-dipping in other make-alongs. A great thing about the PSP is that you can work on whatever you want so it is easy to have one project count for both PSP points and another MAL! Hikesandbikes is planning an epic shawl project (the Genesis Shawl- check out her Ravelry Project Page) for the Yarniacs podcast's self-indulgent make along. Find details in their Ravelry group. Many many players are planning to participate in PSP-sponsor Imagined Landscapes' snow matter what December mystery gnome knit along. There's lots of chatter on the boards about what colors folks plan to use. There's also some talk of the Indie Gift Along which is hosted on Ravelry. Several PSP sponsors are participating so this one is particularly ripe for double-dipping! Some players are also planning on joining Andrea Mowry's instafriends KAL Also on the boards there is lots of chatter about holiday movies, including Emmet Otter's Jug Band. That is a new to me Jim Henson movie that I definitely plan to check out! Events THANK YOU to everyone who donated handknit/crocheted items for adult and youth homeless in Massachusetts. They set up tables on Thanksgiving and put all of the handmade items on the fence outside their church in Woburn center. Check out these beautiful photos. I'll be participating in Vlogmas again this year. Is there anything you especially want to see? Let me know and I'll see what I can do. Check out previous years playlists: Vlogmas 2022 Playlist & Vlogmas 2021 Playlist Advent Knitting. Check out this Ravelry Bundle put together by Knitty Natty if you need ideas for an Advent project. Thanks for including my Boxing Day Bonus Shawl- Ravelry | LoveCrafts. Don't forget you can use coupon code 10 years for 25% off any of my patterns on Ravelry. Vogue Knitting Live- New York City: January 25- 28, 2024 (not sure if I'll be there yet. More to come) Contest, News & Notes What's going on on the YouTube Channel? Health Update videos with Mom (Diane Lassonde). Check out Part 1 and Part 2. November Let the Mystery Unravel Video On a Happy Note My friend Laura visited from NYC the weekend before Thanksgiving! We did some consignment shopping & went out to eat with Mom on Friday. Saturday we went to a Sample sale then a couple craft fairs with Mom & Trish. We had a wuick visit to Megg and got to see my nephew Oisin. We survived a big regulatory visit at the hospital I work at. Thanksgiving highlights- Coloring with Gabriella, reading and making snowflakes with my cousins' kids. Black Friday shopping. No lines Decorating with Mom and Dad. Oisín signing Christmas carols. Decorating our tree with Liz. Dan is finished a huge work project. Crazy hours over holiday but it all went well. I'll do an update on my 23 for 2023 list in the next episode but I'm feeling really good about it. If you do these kinds of lists, I'd love to crowdsource ideas in the Ravelry Group! Quote of the Week For nothing is fixed, forever and forever and forever, it is not fixed; the earth is always shifting, the light is always changing, the sea does not cease to grind down rock. –James Baldwin Thank you for tuning in! Contact Information: Check out the Down Cellar Studio Patreon! 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Episode 264: Rhinebeck Sweaters

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2023 59:14

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 264 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website. This week's segments included: Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Brainstorming From the Armchair KAL News Events Contest, News & Notes Life in Focus Ask Me Anything On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Fibernymph Dye Works, Twin Mountain Handcrafts, AdoreKnit & Suburban Stitcher Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Benjamin's Christmas Stocking Pattern: Christmas Stockings to Knit and Crochet from Family Circle Magazine. Available in this web archive link. I've also saved it to my podcast Gmail Google Drive in case it disappears! web.archive.org-Christmas Stockings to Knit and Crochet from Our Archives.pdf Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver in Cherry Red, Hunter Green and White Hook: G (4.0 mm) Ravelry Project Page Strathcona Sweater Pattern: Strathacona Sweater by Tara-Lynn Morrison ($6.50 knitting pattern available on Ravelry or on the Good Night, Day website) Yarn: 3 yarns 1) handspun, 2) Lion Brand Fisherman's Wool in the Birch Tweed Colorway 3) Aisling Yarns BFL in the Hurry Sundown Colorway Needles: US 13 (9.0 mm) (neck), US 19 (15 mm) (body) I'm knitting Size S/M (pattern offers sizing from 38"- 53" bust) Ravelry Project Page On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Liz's Socks Yarn: Area 51 Fibres Sturdy Alien Base ( n the (80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon) in the National Periodic Table Day Colorway (self striping with rainbow and gray) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) Ravelry Project Page Progress- 6 inches on the first leg & a couple rows of the heel. I purposely Drawn Together Cowl Pattern: Drawn Together by Shana Cohen ($7 knitting pattern available on Ravelry & Payhip) Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm) and a 3.75 mm (F) crochet hook for the provisional cast on Yarn: neon coral DK yarn (lost ball band; believe its from Spun Right Round) Provisional cast on using this Purl Soho video. Space Daddy Socks Yarn: Fan Girl Fibers Fingering in the Space Daddy Colorway (80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) Ravelry Project Page Mom's 2023 Rhinebeck Sweater Pattern: Carbeth Cardigan by Kate Davies (~$8 knitting pattern available on Ravelry & this website) Needles: US 7 (4.5 mm) for the ribbing and US 9 (5.5 mm) for the body Yarn: Sweitzer Fiber Mill mystery yarn purchased at Maryland Sheep & Wool 2023 My Ravelry Project Page Brainstorming During the Cape & South Shore Yarn Haul, Liz found a sweater pattern she likes- The Order of the Jedi Pullover by Meghan Regan. Available on in Star Wars Knitting the Galaxy: The Official Star Wars Knitting Pattern Book. Ravelry pattern page Garter Stitch Cardigans Cruiser by Kristen Finlay ~$7 US knitting pattern available on Ravelry Kallias by Isabell Kraemer is another contender. Worsted weight cardigan, no button bands, positive ease. ~$7 US knitting pattern available on Ravelry. Carbeth Cardigan by Kate Davies (~$8 knitting pattern available on Ravelry & this website) I talked a bit about travel knitting/crochet for my upcoming trip to Vegas/NY Sue from Legacy Fiber Artz is crocheting a super bulky blanket and I'm totally inspired! Special Edition Autumn Coastline Hexie Blanket by Mallory Krall. Crochet pattern: $4.50 US available on Ravelry & for free on the NautiKrall website. From the Armchair Prodigal Summer by Barbara Kingsolver. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link. Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases. KAL News Pigskin Party '23 #DCSPigskinParty23 Official Rules Find everything you need on my website or in the Start Here Thread in the Ravelry Group Register using this Google Form (you must be Registered to be eligible for prizes) Enter your projects using the Point Tally Form Find the full list of Sponsors in this Google Doc. Coupon Codes are listed in this Google Doc & in this Ravelry Thread Exclusive Items from our Pro Shop Sponsors are listed in this Ravelry Thread Questions- ask them in this Ravelry Thread or email Jen at downcellarstudio @ gmail.com Tune in to hear if you're a September Participation Prize Winner Check out these cool links from our Commissioners Update There is lots of talk of socks in the huddle thread--no doubt inspired by our Q1 challenge. 12 people have already completed socks for the Q1 challenge and player helmadejong has already completed two pairs! They've made two shortie pairs of Lisa K. Ross's rough waters pattern https://www.ravelry.com/projects/HelmadeJong/rough-waters and https://www.ravelry.com/projects/HelmadeJong/rough-waters-2 Lots of players are getting in the fall spirit by making pumpkins. For example: Three players knit up pumpkins: mostlymunchies recently finished some glow in the dark pumpkins that look very cool: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/mostlymunchies/mini-pumpkins-14 procrasticrafting also knit a very large pumpkin. Their project page includes a dog for scale! https://www.ravelry.com/projects/jazprocraftinates/big-pumpkin helpfulmomma also knit up a cute little pumpkin: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cxf_R_5LXh2/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D&img_index=1 Sophiexuan machine knit some pumpkins: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/HurdenSX/addi-king-pumpkins-tweed Six players (LaDiDa2U, Sarahsyarn86, dottyandsassy, KjKrochet, yarnitheidi, and mackbytf) all crocheted some very cute pumpkins. YarnitHeidi's pumpkins are huge! https://www.ravelry.com/projects/LaDiDa2u/spice--clove-knit-and-crochet-pumpkins-3 https://www.instagram.com/p/Cx6izWeJNgC/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D https://www.ravelry.com/projects/SarahsYarn86/farmhouse-pumpkin https://www.ravelry.com/projects/Dottyandsassy/plushy-pumpkin https://www.ravelry.com/projects/kjkrochet/crochet-pumpkin https://www.ravelry.com/projects/YarnItHeidi/farmhouse-bobble-pumpkins Events Vermont Sheep & Wool: Sept 30 & Oct 1 at the Tunbridge Fairgrounds NY Sheep & Wool Festival in Rhinebeck - October 21 & 22, 2023 Join Me for a Rhinebeck Meet Up- Saturday 2p. There are permanent booths with food next to Building A. Across from that is a beer tent. To the left of the beer tent there's a covered pavilion area. Look for Mom, Liz, Riley & I there. Come over to the Ravelry Thread about Pigskin Partiers going to Rhinebeck. Thanks ElsaandEm for starting it. It's her first year attending. Hoping we get to meet! Indie Untangled: Friday October 20 from 10a-4p in Saugerties. Tickets for 1, 2:30p and 4p still available. Cakepalooza: Friday October 20 from 10a-5p in Saugerties. Tickets for the 2p & 4p entries are still available Wool & Folk: Friday October 20 from 12-7p in Stoneridge, NY Fiber Festival of New England: November 4 & 5 in West Springfield, MA Check out some West Coast (US) Events on the Seattle Knitters Guild site (thanks Kristen- kips206) Life in Focus #1- Read 23 books (35 as of August- 43 as of early october) #7- Give blood at least 3 times (March, May, August, October done) #9- Knit/crochet at least one project with handspun- Strathcona sweater #17- Purge at least 23 items from the house. Ideally 46. After a smaller clean out earlier in the year, I took a full car load to Savers in October- lots of clothes. #23 Create a new music playlist. Riley's. Plus CMA fest artists. Summer playlist, Old Dominion On a Happy Note My friend Megg and I took a longer than usual walk through our local State Park! After almost 8 miles, I came home and pressure washed the house & deck. For the deck, I used a surface cleaner from Ryobi that Dan purchased. You can find the same one on Amazon for $51. Parts of the deck were so badly stained from years of drought when we couldn't wash it. Areas where the wood pile is were especially bad. Exhausting but very satisfying day. My cousin Chris & his wife Kim threw a wonderful party for their son Benjamin's Baptism. I spent a week night at brother and sister-in-law's while they attended a work function. Ran the kids around to their activities, then Millie and I knit for a bit before she and Garret went to bed. Riley & I knit and watch Gilmore Girls before we went to bed. Truly delightful. My financial advisor reached out to me after hearing that my work Open Enrollment is coming up and there was an option for a high deductible health plan that allows for a Health Savings Account, which he had encouraged me to do before (but it wasn't an option). Great customer service! Find a good financial advisor. It is so worth it. Dan and I spent one evening at our nephew Will's soccer game in our home town. They got clobbered but it was fun to see him play. I also knit a bit and listened to my audiobook during part of the second half. Mom, Riley, Millie & I got mani pedis at a local place! Our annual Woodchopping Weekend Party went off without a hitch. Perfect weather. Great food. Dan took the kids on hayrides using a trailer pulled by the backhoe. Kids played disc golf and later flashlight tag, then retreated inside to make TikTok videos while the adults and littles made s'mores outside by the fire and chatted. Mom & I put blue streaks in our hair after our friend Erika, who cuts/colors our hair, encouraged Mom to do this before her Vegas trip last year. Mom said if she was still here to go this year, she'd do it. Here we are! It looks great. Finished up work on our FearLESS Living Fund Website. The bulk of the work and formatting, design was done by my Mom's friend Emma who was really generous to do this for us! So far we've raised almost $14,000 help the Blind community of Nevada. We are giving away awards for 2 special people to assist with their housing and cell phone costs for the upcoming year! Can't wait to raise more money. You can donate here. Watching Love is Blind and chatting about it with my friend Laura. Great customer service from AirBnB after our host canceled our Rhinebeck AirBnB. Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases. Quote of the Week "Don't fear failure. Not failure, but low aim, is the crime. In great attempts it is glorious even to fail." -Bruce Lee ------ Thank you for tuning in! Contact Information: Check out the Down Cellar Studio Patreon! Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Instagram: BostonJen1 YouTube: Down Cellar Studio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio Check out my Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel Knit Picks Affiliate Link Bookshop Affiliate Link Yarnable Subscription Box Affiliate Link Music -"Soft Orange Glow" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/ Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases.

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Episode 263: Apples & Pumpkins

Make and Decorate with Stephanie Socha Design

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2023 55:23

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 263 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes can be found on my website- click here. This week's segments included: Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Crafty Adventures In my Travels KAL News Events Ask Me Anything On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Sunsoaked Yarns, winemakersister and Buxom Cat Knits Shout out to Ultimate Insider Patrons: knitprincess83, Haidi, Rachel, Alexi, Adoreknit, Alicia, Rachel, Agnes, Kristina and Beth Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Bobble Pumpkin Pattern: Ribbed Bobble Pumpkin by Breann Mauldin ($3 crochet pattern on Ravelry or free option on this website) Hook: G (4.0 mm) Yarn: Sprightly Acrylic Worsted in the Ecru Colorway My Ravelry Project Page Bedside Pocket Pattern: None Yarn: Kindful Yarn, Swish DK, Kenzie Yarn, Cape Cod Yarn Co Hook: 6.5 mm (K) Ravelry Project Page I started this project on 9/4. 75 sts across. Single crochet. First section- Kindful yarn with Swish DK in Mimic Second section- Kenzie Yarn with Cape Cod Yarn Co Third Section- Kindful Yarn (lighter colorway) with Quince & Co I folded it over, seamed up both sides then put border around all the way over. I used yarn to seam up the middle to separate pocket into 2 so it would be less floppy. Final thoughts- could be a little deeper, but I can always add to it. On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Let the Mystery Unravel 2023 Blanket of Calm Pattern: Blanket of Calm by Casapinka (free crochet pattern) Yarn: Woolen Women Fibers- Let the Mystery Unravel subscription + Cascade Heritage Hook: 3.25 mm (D) Ravelry Project Page You can find my September 2023 Let the Mystery Unravel Unboxing Video on YouTube. This subscription is not available to new subscribers but I hope you'll watch each month and see how my blanket comes along. Stay tuned to Woolen Women for all of the fun kits they have! Don't forget, they're Pro Shop Sponsors. Progress Notes- I didn't like the sc border I originally added (confirmed by blocking) so I ripped it back. I am now working the border in dc like the granny squares. 1 DC in the spot where each square is seamed together, then (2dc, ch2, 2 dc) in each corner and that seems to be working well. Space Daddy Socks Yarn: Fan Girl Fibers Fingering in the Space Daddy Colorway (80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) Ravelry Project Page About the colorway- blues with pink, neon yellow, purple. I bought this yarn at the Yarncentric event before the Maryland Sheep & Wool festival this year. I bought it with my friend Laura in mind. During her last visit, I asked her to pick out new yarn for socks. She picked out three skeins and decided this should be #1. Progress: I'm in a couple inches beyond the first cuff. Don't forget, Fan Girl Fibers is a Pro Shop sponsor. This project is living in a wedge bag from Snack Shack Sponsor Stitched by Jessalu. Mom's 2023 Rhinebeck Sweater Pattern: Carbeth Cardigan by Kate Davies (~$8 knitting pattern available on Ravelry & this website) Needles: US 7 (4.5 mm) for the ribbing and US 9 (5.5 mm) for the body Yarn: Sweitzer Fiber Mill mystery yarn purchased at Maryland Sheep & Wool 2023 My Ravelry Project Page Progress: Body is finished up through what will likely be the sleeve join. I've cast on both sleeves. Drawn Together Cowl Pattern: Drawn Together by Shana Cohen ($7 knitting pattern available on Ravelry & Payhip) Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm) and a 3.75 mm (F) crochet hook for the provisional cast on Yarn: neon coral DK yarn (lost ball band; believe its from Spun Right Round) Provisional cast on using this Purl Soho video. Progress- I've added another inch since last time we talked. Crafty Adventures My cousin Gayle came up for another visit and led another Resin art class with cousins on my Mom's side of the family. Last time I made a cutting board. This time I made a pumpkin lazy susan- perfect for fall hosting! My cousins made some really beautiful things. I'll share some photos in the show notes for you. Thanks, Gayle, for sharing your talents with us! In My Travels Cape & South Shore Yarn Haul- video coming soon. Safe to say, I had lots of fun with Riley, Liz and Mom. Spoiler alert- stay tuned to the end of the video for some fun bloopers and outtakes. Thanks Riley & Liz for getting some awesome footage of the weekend. I don't think I held the camera once the entire time! It's really fun to share this with them. KAL News Pigskin Party '23 #DCSPigskinParty23 Official Rules Find everything you need on my website or in the Start Here Thread in the Ravelry Group Register using this Google Form (you must be Registered to be eligible for prizes) Enter your projects using the Point Tally Form Find the full list of Sponsors in this Google Doc. Coupon Codes are listed in this Google Doc & in this Ravelry Thread Exclusive Items from our Pro Shop Sponsors are listed in this Ravelry Thread Questions- ask them in this Ravelry Thread or email Jen at downcellarstudio @ gmail.com Tailgate Talk Challenge (September 7-21. Enter for points by September 30). Check out the details in this Google Doc or in this Ravelry Thread. Quarter 1 Challenge: Sock it to 'em brought to you by our Official Sponsor of the Quarter Paper Daisy Creations (Ravelry Link). Runs 10/1-10/31. Full details can be found in this Google Doc and in this Ravelry Thread. Thanks to our Correspondents for checking in with some fun updates. Check out the Ravelry Group to find some of the new Pigskin chat threads- Pigskin Recipe Ideas,Pigskin ‘23 Book Club, Pigskin Participant Podcast, and Pigskin ‘23 Westknits MKAL Congrats to PAKnitWit (Sarah) who already got a blitz (first of the season!). She finished a crochet corner to corner blanket- Ravelry link here. As of Sunday evening 9/24 we have 512 Participants- 236 with Points on the Scoreboard (Average of those with points is 204 Points. Highest: 1532 Lowest: 2. 3 Blitz projects! As of 9/29- Conference Standings LFC (22,460 pts) SFC (22,375 pts) AFC (18,632 pts)- Top Team= 7 Garter Guards Events NY Sheep & Wool Festival in Rhinebeck - October 21 & 22, 2023 Indie Untangled: Friday October 20 from 10a-4p in Saugerties. Tickets for 1, 2:30p and 4p still available. Cakepalooza: Friday October 20 from 10a-5p in Saugerties. Tickets for the 2p & 4p entries are still available Wool & Folk: Friday October 20 from 12-7p in Stoneridge, NY Fiber Festival of New England: November 4 & 5 in West Springfield, MA Check out some West Coast (US) Events on the Seattle Knitters Guild site (thanks Kristen- kips206) Ask Me Anything Anita asked about: Ideas for color schemes for yarn choices- how to use variegated yarns to help blend different color schemes. Shelly asked: "Do you have any tips or tricks on how to calculate the yards used in a project?" Tip: Check Ravelry Project Pages & check the "All Helpful Projects" filter. Here's the Ravelry link for helpful projects for this pattern. THis particular Ravelry project gives the cast on stitches and number of rows and says she 1 50g skein would have been enough "if I did a 40 round leg (ran out of the first skein when I had 10 rounds left on the foot of the second sock)." On a Happy Note Dinner with Gayle, Joanie, Mom and Dad. Gave Joanie gifts from Sedona and Gayle some new socks. Old Dominion- took girls to arcade after then got a drink and something to eat with Jeff & Melissa Brunch. Singing in the car with the girls. Garret's hockey game Apple picking! Bisque! Cider donuts! Thanks to Patrons who talked about The Vow on HBO. Dan and I are fully hooked. Pumpkin coffee: usually I have a few cups a year and I'm good, but this year its growing on me. They have a great one at the coffee shop at work, Marylous, and I even bought a container from Trader Joe's that I enjoyed some of this week. Cooler temps- they hit us fast this year. We went from hot and muggy to mornings that are 55 and crisp and days in the 60's. I'm loving pulling on wool socks and a wool sweater to stave off the chill. Quote of the Week Since time is the one immaterial object which we cannot influence—neither speed up nor slow down, add to nor diminish—it is an imponderably valuable gift. –Maya Angelou ------ Thank you for tuning in! 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Quick and Easy Fall and Halloween Sewing, Crochet and Knitting Projects

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2023 83:22

S6 E107: Quick and Easy Fall and Halloween Sewing, Crochet and Knitting ProjectsMake and Decorate Patreon Group - Free membership option!! Patreon finally added free memberships to their platform. Head on over to Patreon.com/makeanddecorate and join free, and if at a later point you wish to upgrade to a paid tier you can easily do so. For the month of October, I will unlock a few of the premium level posts for the free members to try out. Halloween:Ghost coasters pattern by A spoonful of Sugar on EtsyIdea: candy corn coasters - sew three fabric strips together. Make a triangle with rounded corners template coaster size ie 5” x 5” Bat Coasters pattern on Etsy shop debsdaysdesignsFall Coasters:Pumpkin Coasters pattern by Minki KIm. Also free pumpkin pot holder pattern and oven mitt pattern free.Purl Soho free pattern: Fall Leaves Coasters. Made from felt Halloween Panels:Shabby Fabrics: Glow -o- ween panel by Kanvas Studios. Don't forget glow in the dark thread - any brand but I have an amazon link to wonderfil glow in the dark thread. This wonderfil is 40 wt which is a nice thick top stitch weight that will produce a nice visible glow. There is even hand embroidery glow in the dark thread by DMC sold at JoAnn. Note - the glow in the dark thread lasts about 15 minutes and will reactivate when exposed to light. It will last a lot longer under black light. Or - use wearable rope light that can be stitched or glued onto fabric items and costumes. These lights will last a long time with the AA batteries.Missouri Star: Wicked eve haunted house - Timeless TreasuresFat Quarter Shop: Witchy and Spooky fabrics to make your own panelNorthcott Fabrics: Black Cat Capers Panel and quilt patterns. Also like the matching kitchen Support the showFor photos and links to what I talked about in this episode, visit my podcast blog https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate Make and Decorate Friends, Mighty Networks group - free to join! INSTAGRAM: @stephanie.socha.design WEBSITE: https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate EMAIL: info@makeanddecorate.com YOUTUBE: Stephanie Socha Design

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Episode 262: Mojo

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2023 54:57

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 262 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website. This week's segments included: Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Brainstorming From the Armchair KAL News Events Ask Me Anything On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Stitched by Jessalu, Bella Fio & Mandis Makings Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Wild Air Farm Spinning I am spinning a 4 oz braid of Polwarth/Silk (85/15) from Jakira Farms to ply with Wild Air Farm Shetland & Pygora- Melody & Cadence (dyed in blues and greens) Twist direction: singles = Z plied = S This means when I'm spinning, my wheel is spinning clockwise and when plying my wheel is moving counter-clockwise. Ravelry Project Page Skein 1: 60" loop. 94 wraps= 5640 inches/156 yards. 92g Skein 2: 59" loop. 95 wraps= 5605 inches/155 yards. 96g Skein 3: 60" loop. 116 wraps= 6960 inches/193 yards. 96 g Total: 284 grams- 504 yards/ 460.9 meters Meters for Stash Dash= 4x 460.9 (for a 3 ply)= 1843.6 meters My total for Stash Dash 2023= 22,908.44 You can check out my Stash Dash 2023 Progress on this Google Sheet. Petrichor Socks Yarn: Oink Pigments Targhee Sock in the Petrichor Colorway (90% Targhee, 10% Nylon) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) Ravelry Project Page I used 74 grams of yarn. Shock Star Hat #2 Yarn: Spun Right Round Squish DK in the Shock Star colorway Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) & US 7 (4.5 mm) Pattern: none Ravelry Project Page 92 sts. 2x2 rib with the US 5 needles. Switched to US 7 needles after the brim. I was running out of yarn as I got close to the crown so I striped in 3 rounds of neon coral and neon blue with the Shock Star color in between. 52g of yarn used. On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Bedside Pocket Pattern: None Yarn: Kindful Yarn, Swish DK, Kenzie Yarn, Cape Cod Yarn Co Hook: 6.5 mm (K) Ravelry Project Page I started this project on 9/4. 75 sts across. Single crochet. First section- Kindful yarn with Swish DK in Mimic Second section- Kenzie Yarn with Cape Cod Yarn Co My Little Unicorn Socks Yarn: Andre Sue Knits Sock Blank in the My Little Unicorn colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) Ravelry Project Page Progress: Past the cuff of the second sock (not the heel as I mentioned last time). Space Daddy Socks Yarn: Fan Girl Fibers Fingering in the Space Daddy Colorway (80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) Ravelry Project Page About the colorway- blues with pink, neon yellow, purple. I bought this yarn at the Yarncentric event before the Maryland Sheep & Wool festival this year. I bought it with my friend Laura in mind. During her last visit, I asked her to pick out new yarn for socks. She picked out three skeins and decided this should be #1. Progress: I'm in a couple inches beyond the first cuff. Don't forget, Fan Girl Fibers is a Pro Shop sponsor. This project is living in a wedge bag from Snack Shack Sponsor Stitched by Jessalu. Let the Mystery Unravel 2023 Blanket of Calm Pattern: Blanket of Calm by Casapinka (free crochet pattern) Yarn: Woolen Women Fibers- Let the Mystery Unravel subscription Hook: 3.25 mm (D) Ravelry Project Page Progress: 9 squares for September complete. I'm planning to buy a neutral sock yarn to seam and border them with. Each month's 3x3 square will have a border around it and then be seamed with the other 11 for the year. You can find my September 2023 Let the Mystery Unravel Unboxing Video on YouTube. This subscription is not available to new subscribers but I hope you'll watch each month and see how my blanket comes along. Stay tuned to Woolen Women for all of the fun kits they have! Don't forget, they're Pro Shop Sponsors. Strathcona Sweater Pattern: Strathacona Sweater by Tara-Lynn Morrison ($6.50 knitting pattern available on Ravelry or on the Good Night, Day website) Yarn: 3 yarns 1) handspun, 2) Lion Brand Fisherman's Wool in the Birch Tweed Colorway 3) Aisling Yarns BFL in the Hurry Sundown Colorway Needles: US 13 (9.0 mm) (neck), US 19 (15 mm) (body) I'm knitting Size S/M (pattern offers sizing from 38"- 53" bust) Ravelry Project Page Drawn Together Cowl Pattern: Drawn Together by Shana Cohen ($7 knitting pattern available on Ravelry & Payhip) Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm) and a 3.75 mm (F) crochet hook for the provisional cast on Yarn: neon coral DK yarn (lost ball band; believe its from Spun Right Round) Provisional cast on using this Purl Soho video. I flew through the rolled top, ripped out provisional cast on and joined it together on the train which, I must say made me feel like a wizard! Brainstorming Patterns from our Pigskin Bundle on Ravelry Wear it with Pride Hat by Cori Eichelberger ($10 pattern available on Ravelry. Proceeds go to the Trevor Project. There is a coupon code available if you want/need to pay less). It uses worsted weight self striping with a contrast color and corrugated ribbing to create a nice pattern. Easy Striped Men's Beanie by Lena Mathisson ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry). Worsted weight, striped beanie. Shave Ice Beanie (worsted weight garter stitch hat) by @hookmountainhandmade- $5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry.⁣⁣ Gandy Dancer Mitts (star stitch textured mittens) by @chitchatknits ⁣$4 knitting pattern available on Ravelry (great for variegated or tonals) Lucky Break (garter shawl using minis where you bind off/cast back on to create large eyelets) by @paperdaisycreations $7 knitting pattern available on Ravelry. From the Armchair Verity by Colleen Hoover. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link. Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases. KAL News Pigskin Party '23 #DCSPigskinParty23 Official Rules Find everything you need on my website or in the Start Here Thread in the Ravelry Group Register using this Google Form (you must be Registered to be eligible for prizes) Enter your projects using the Point Tally Form Find the full list of Sponsors in this Google Doc. Coupon Codes are listed in this Google Doc & in this Ravelry Thread Exclusive Items from our Pro Shop Sponsors are listed in this Ravelry Thread Questions- ask them in this Ravelry Thread or email Jen at downcellarstudio @ gmail.com Tailgate Talk Challenge (September 7-21. Enter for points by September 30). Check out the details in this Google Doc or in this Ravelry Thread. Playoff Prediction starts 9/6. Who will win the Super Bowl? Submit your guess by 9/20. Find all the details in this thread. Thanks Nicole for the idea! Official Sponsors of the Quarter: There will be a special point-earning challenge issued for this "Quarter"- Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan. We won't reveal all of the challenges ahead of time, but you will find out about them in the days leading up to that month. You can assume, correctly, that you will get more points for using products from that Official Sponsor. October: Paper Daisy Creations November: Bella Fio December: Mandi's Makings January: Lolodidit Welcome aboard to our 2 Commentators- Mary (Maryklute) and Kristen (Kips206)! THis episode I shared Mary's first report. Pigskin started with a bang! Over 1000 posts before the Sunday football games even started! One topic of the chatter has been that it has been so chatty, with lots of folks offering the advice to just jump in and not worry about what you missed! People are all over the place in terms of projects. 38 people already had points on the board by midday Sunday! 16 of those people got points for drafting other players! Erica -- Esalaza has already completed two projects that used over 600 yards each! She's been making crochet scrap yarn baskets that are super cute! You can find her Ravelry Project Pages here & here (both are Ravelry links) There's lots of chatter in the team threads as people complete the Tailgate Talk challenge. Some folks (like me” are working on finishing up pre-PSP WIPs There's still plenty of time to play so no worries if you haven't even cast on a PSP eligible project yet. To quote imaginedlandscapes, “This knitalong is definitely a marathon and not a sprint.” Events Vermont Sheep & Wool: Sept 30 & Oct 1 at the Tunbridge Fairgrounds NY Sheep & Wool Festival in Rhinebeck - October 21 & 22, 2023 Indie Untangled: Friday October 20 from 10a-4p in Saugerties. Tickets for 1, 2:30p and 4p still available. Cakepalooza: Friday October 20 from 10a-5p in Saugerties. Tickets for the 2p & 4p entries are still available Wool & Folk: Friday October 20 from 12-7p in Stoneridge, NY Fiber Festival of New England: November 4 & 5 in West Springfield, MA Check out some West Coast (US) Events on the Seattle Knitters Guild site (thanks Kristen- kips206) Ask Me Anything Shana asked to hear about "Savers!" Rachel asked for a wildlife update. Anita asked "Ideas for getting ready for the holidays- decorations and gifts. Check out links to some of the things I discussed: Decor Christmas Balls Ornament Set- knitting pattern by Amy Gaines. $4 knitting pattern available on Ravelry. Triangle Santa Ornament- free knitting pattern available on this blog. Sarah's (of Imagined Landscapes) gnomes I've crocheted triangles and seamed together, put stuffing in between and attached to a twig glued to a ring of wood as the base to make a tree- similar to this Pin. You could do the same thing with knitted fabric. Crochet star ornaments (could also be used as garland). I used cream sparkle yarn and used mod podge stiffener on them. Knitted Christmas garland ideas can be found here. Gifts Heart Garland (crochet) free pattern from Skip to my Lou (great to get ready for Valentine's Day- I also printed small photos & gifted them with mini clothespins from craft store) Nanaimo Cardigan by Tara-Lynn Morrison Moonrise Necklace by Sivia Harding. You can find my Ravelry Project Page here. DK weight socks Baskets- there are tons of patterns for crochet baskets. Useful + cute! You could use them as the container for other gifts too. Cup cozy (great to pair with a gift certificate to your favorite local coffee place) Fingerless mitts. Sizing is easier to guess on, aim for a ribbed pattern if you're really unsure about sizing. Toys! On a Happy Note Labor Day weekend fun. Laura was in visiting from NY. Friday we scored big at the local second hand shops. We had an epic pool day at my parents' on Saturday. Sunday we hit the local dairy for ice cream with the girls then went to Megg's for dinner before seeing a Queen Cover Band at night. Pigskin Kick Off & getting to spend so much time with you. The New York Times Games App: Wordle, Spelling Bee, Connections, Daily Mini are my favorites Decorating for fall! I scored a Luke's Diner tee from the clearance section at Target after Aila suggested it. Stretching & Theragunning on a regular basis now that Liz and I text to check in on each other. Liz took a picture of Millie's creepy baby doll which I later found on my phone and laughed myself silly over. Then Riley found the photo and made it one of my scrolling background/screensaver photos! Hijinx for the win! Quote of the Week Each of us is born with a box of matches inside us but we can't strike them all by ourselves. –LAURA ESQUIVEL Thank you for tuning in! Contact Information: Check out the Down Cellar Studio Patreon! 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Episode 273: I'm Calling It

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2023 71:57

Recorded on September 6, 2023 Book Talk starts at: 26:50 Our Mother Bear KAL has ended! Prizes will be announced during our next podcast, Episode 224. Counting the bears that Tracie and Barb completed, there will be about 135 bears heading to Africa to make some children really happy. THANK YOU to all that participated by knitting or crocheting bears and making donations to the Mother Bear organization. Our annual Fall Sweater KAL has started! Knit or crochet a sweater for yourself or another adult. Here are the rules: Dates - 9/1/2023 - 1/15/24. That's 4 months…plenty of time to knit or crochet an adult-size sweater…or two! We have bundles for inspiration! Beginner sweaters are here. Adventurous Beginners to Advanced sweaters are here Crocheters! Your sweaters are here ANYONE can add sweaters to the bundles! There will be prizes - just post a picture of your lovely finished sweater in our FOs thread. Do you have some sweaters in progress? WIPs count as long as the sweater is less than 50% done on September 1st. Less than 50% done is your call. We don't have to “approve” your project. It must be an adult-sized sweater, and it must have sleeves. Short sleeves are fine. You must be a member of our Ravelry group to win a prize. Virtual Knitting Group via Zoom EVENTS Tracie and Barb will be at: Lambtown - October 7-8, 2023 at the Dixon May Fairgrounds in Dixon, CA The TKGA Retreat 2023 - November 2-5, 2023 at the Hilton Charlotte University Place Hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina KNITTING Barb finished Mother Bears 283-285 Ribbed Beanie #3 by Vanessa Ewing, using Western Sky Knits Biggie in the Fishbowl Colorway Vanilla socks using Patons Kroy Socks Stripes in the Meadow Stripes colorway Barley Hat #7, by Tin Can Knits using some of Tracie's handspun Tracie Finished Mother Bear #318 Lightweight Raglan Pullover by Purl Soho in Leading Men Fiber Arts Show Stopper in Shantay, You Stay! Morning Ritual Style Marklee by Olga Putano Designs OR Marklee DK by Elizabeth Dorherty with colorwork chart from Women's Kerbstone by Heather Pfeifer OR Dawning Top by Ainur Berkimbayeva Barb is working on: Hungry Horse Hat by Aimee Alexander using Polka Dot Sheep Stumptown DK in the Aurora, Depths, Juneberry color ways And has cast on: Vanilla Socks for Will, using Patons Kroy Socks Jacquard Coco Cardigan by Claudia Quintanilla, using some leftover Knit Picks Hawthorne Kettle-Dye in the Springfield colorway. Barley Hat #7 by Tin Can Knits in handspun from Tracie Barb has frogged: Miles Tee by Ozetta: Hailey Smedley in Universal Yarns Bamboo Pop Sock Tracie has cast on: Pixelated Pullover by Jennifer Beaumont using Madelinetosh Tosh Merino DK and Madelinetosh Tosh Sport and Duren Dyeworks Love Sport And continues working on: Socks in Tosh Merino Light Glitter in T'Challa colorway BOOKS Barb read: Shattered by Kathryn Casey - 4 stars Dead of Winter by Darcy Coates - 3 stars The Suspect (Kate Waters #3) - 3 stars Frog and Toad are Doing Their Best (A Parody): Bedtime Stories for Trying Times by Jennie Egerlie - 5 stars Borderline (Anna Pigeon #15) by Nevada Barr - 4 stars Tracie read: The Politician (DS Cross #4) by Tim Sullivan - 4 stars The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman - 3 1/2 stars The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty - 4 1/2 stars The Children on the Hill by Jennifer McMahon - 4 stars

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Episode 272: Tracie is Having Sweater Issues

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2023 66:42

Recorded Wednesday, August 16, 2023 Book talk begins at 23:04 Our annual Mother Bear KAL is ending soon! To find out all about this wonderful charity, please go to Mother Bear Project website. Talk bears with us in the Mother Bear Chatter thread and post your finished bears in the FOs thread. We have a listener who has come up with 3 incentive prizes for increasing your bear count! For more info, please check out the Mother Bear Incentive Prizes thread. Virtual Knitting Group via Zoom EVENTS Tracie and Barb will be at: Lambtown - October 7-8, 2023 at the Dixon May Fairgrounds in Dixon, CA The TKGA Retreat 2023 - November 2-5, 2023 at the Hilton Charlotte University Place Hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina KNITTING Barb finished Mother Bears 278-283 6600K (Striped Hoodie) by Barry Klein, using 4 colors of Lana Grossa Ecopuno Degrade Carley by Elizabeth Smith, using Berroco Remix Light in the Mist colorway Tracie finished: Mother Bear 314 Rock It Tee by Tanis Lavallee in Alchemy: Yarns of Transformation Silken Straw in 6 different color ways Barb is working on: Razzle Dazzle Scarf in Leading Men Fiber Arts Show Stopper Gradient Set in the Razzle Dazzle #22 colorwayMother Bear 284 Hungry Horse Hat by Aimee Alexander using Polka Dot Sheep Stumptown DK in the Aurora, Depths, Juneberry color ways And has cast on: Ribbed Beanie by Vanessa Ewing, using Western Sky Knits Biggie in the Fishbowl Colorway Vanilla socks using Patons Kroy Socks Stripes in the Meadow Stripes colorway Miles Tee by Ozetta: Hailey Smedley Tracie has cast on: Morning Ritual Top by Olga Putano Designs OR Marklee DK by Elizabeth Dorherty with colorwork chart from Women's Kerbstone by Heather Pfeifer OR Dawning Top by Ainur Berkimbayeva And continues working on: Lightweight Raglan Pullover by Purl Soho in Leading Men Fiber Arts Show Stopper in Shantay, You Stay! Socks in Tosh Merino Light Glitter in T'Challa colorway BOOKS Barb read: Love Me or Else: The True Story of a Devoted Pastor, a Fatal Jealousy, and the Murder that Rocked a Small Town by Colin McEvoy and Lynn Olanoff - 4 stars Couple Found Slain: After a Family Murder by Mikita Brottman - 3 stars From Below by Darcy Coates - 5 stars The Truth About Melody Browne by Lisa Jewell - 3 stars The Dream Job by Kiersten Modgin - 3 stars Living the Dream by M. J. Hardy - 3 stars Too Close to the Falls: a Memoir by Catherine Gildener - 5 stars Blood Brother: 33 Reasons My Brother Scott Peterson is Guilty - 4 stars Tracie read: The Locals by Jonathan Dee - 4 stars Too Close to Breathe by Olivia Kiernan - 3 stars If Looks Could Kill by M. William Phelps - 2 stars

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Why Block A Sock?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2023 59:21

Why do some knitter's block socks after washing? We don't and are wondering if there is an important reason to do so. We need input from our listeners. Plus, project updates, and lots of spinning as part of our Summer Spin In. Full notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast section of our shop website: TwoEwesFiberAdventures.com Join the community on Ravelry or become a patron and support the show on our Patreon Page. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Subscribe on Android or Subscribe on Google Podcasts Marsha's Projects Noromania: I am using 42 skeins of Noro Kureyon (Aran weight) to make a blanket for Mark. I've knit 70 inches and used 37 balls. I'm beginning to feel the end is in sight. Flowers from My Garden: Starting a spinning project with fiber I bought at Stitches in March. I've spun three 3-ply skeins and am back to spinning singles. Spun one bobbin Bankhead Hat: Using Dimond Laine Elmer Tweed worsted from Lamb & Kid in the colorways Fir and Farmhouse. Here are links to the tubular cast on tutorials from Brooklyn Tweed and Purl Soho. About to start decreases for the crown. Great Wall to Wall Carpet Removal Project In planning stage of Snowflower by Heidi Kirrmeier. Bought a different fourth color…rose! Also bought lime green and hot pink Cascade 220 to make a Lily Pulitzer inspired tea cozy to go with my Lily Pulitzer tray. Also bought Lang Yarn Jawol fingering in red, green and cream to make Santa's Laundry Line by Eleonore von Castelmur. Suppose to use sock scraps but I don't have any in Christmas colors. I do now! Kelly's Projects Finished socks for myself using the yarn from Purl 2 Walla Walla called Epicurean Kitchen. Currently knitting socks using a skein of Gay Pride Flag from Weird Sisters Wool Emporium . I finished spinning the Corriedale x Targhee x Merino fleece where I dyed the wool and then carded. This is a Black Sheep Gathering fleece from 2017. I still have about 2 lbs of this fleece left and I was losing about 10% in the carding process on this fleece. I started and finished a 3 ounce braid of mixed BFL that was overdyed by Two Guys Yarn. It's a two ply yarn in muted primary colors. I'm still working on processing a Corriedale x Border Leicester from 2016. I'm flicking the locks before I feed them into the drum carder, trying to keep the fibers as aligned as possible (as is done in combing). With this fleece I'm pulling the batts off the carder through a diz and making nests of pseudo-combed top. This process has resulted in about 20% loss. I worked on the quilt and completed the eleventh circle of quilting out of twenty. Events Summer Spin In: Memorial Day - Labor Day, May 29 - September 4 Flock Fiber in Seattle August 4-6 Magnussen Park Monterey Wool Show Fleece Judging–August 12 at Monterey County Fairgrounds SF Pen Show August 25-27 in Millbrae Monterey County Wool Auction–September 4 at Monterey County Fairgrounds Lambtown October 7-8 in Dixon

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Episode 088: Maritza of @sotosewn

Quilt Buzz

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2023 35:57

Show Notes:0:37 - Jackson Heights, Queens in New York0:42 - Cambridge, Massachusetts1:54 - Picasso3:39 - Barnes and Noble, Union Square3:51 - Denyse Schmidt 4:12 - Drunk Love in a Log Cabin by Denyse Schmidt 4:27 - Gee's Bend quilters4:28 - Denyse Schmidt 5:15 - Denyse Schmidt: Modern Quilts, Traditional Inspiration: 20 New Designs with Historic Roots by Denyse Schmidt5:19 - Gee's Bend quilters5:26 - Purl Soho 6:48 - Sears 8:32 - Sherri Lynn Wood13:58 - Modern Quilt Guild14:04 - Cambridge Modern Quilt Guild15:03 - Procreate 15:54 - A Song for my Father quilt by Maritza17:01 and 17:33 - Procreate 20:12 - Complementary colors20:14 - Triadic colors20:14 - Quadratic colors20:19 - Shades20:20 - Tints20:21 - Color temperature21:13 - Tones21:21 - Grayscale 21:25 - Shades22:43 - Kona Cotton in Bright Pink22:44 and 22:51 - Kona Cotton in Celestial Blue23:25 - New England 23:26 - New York 23:29 - Florida23:30 - Texas23:44 - Relativity of color24:07 - Kona Cotton in Celestial Blue25:52, 26:11 and 27:16 - QuiltCon28:49 - Kona Cotton29:32 - Massachusetts30:40 - Double wedding rings30:59 - Trapunto31:10 - Olfa ruler 6in x 12in31:58 - Victoria Van Der Laan Quilts (@victoria_vanderlaan)32:02 - Jennifer Candon (@jennifercandon)32:52 - Chawne Kimber (@cauchycomplete)33:21 - Kelly Spell (@kellyspell)34:14 - The Quilty Architect (@thequiltyarchitect)Follow Maritza:Instagram - @SotoSewnhttps://sotosewn.com/Follow Us:Amanda: @broadclothstudio https://broadclothstudio.com/Wendy: @the.weekendquilter https://the-weekendquilter.com/Quilt Buzz: @quilt.buzzhttps://quiltbuzzpodcast.com/Intro/Outro Music:Golden Hour by Vlad Gluschenko

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Episode 271: The Queen of Mold

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2023 69:43

Book Talk starts at 23:51 Recorded Friday, July 14, 2023 Our annual Mother Bear KAL began June 1, 2023, but any bears you have knit or crocheted in 2023 are eligible as entries for prizes. To find out all about this wonderful charity, please go to Mother Bear Project website. Talk bears with us in the Mother Bear Chatter thread and post your finished bears in the FOs thread. We have a listener who has come up with 3 incentive prizes for increasing your bear count! For more info, please check out the Mother Bear Incentive Prizes thread. Virtual Knitting Group via ZoomEvents Tracie and Barb will be at: Lambtown - October 7-8, 2023 at the Dixon May Fairgrounds in Dixon, CA The TKGA Retreat 2023 - November 2-5, 2023 at the Hilton Charlotte University Place Hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina KNITTING Tracie finished: Rift by Jacqueline Cieslak in Juniper Moon Farms Zooey in Rigging Mother Bears 311, 312 and 313 Barb finished Mother Bears 275, 276 & 277 Rock It Tee by Tanis Lavalee, using Anzula Breeze lace in the Fern and Gravity colorways WYS Vanilla Socks, using West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4-Ply Self Striping in the Peacock colorway Tracie cast on: Lightweight Raglan Pullover by Purl Soho in Leading Men Fiber Arts Show Stopper in Shantay, You Stay! She continues to work 0n: Rock It Tee by Tanis Lavallee in Alchemy: Yarns of Transformation Silken Straw in 7 different color ways Socks in Tosh Merino Light Glitter in T'Challa colorway Barb is working on: Razzle Dazzle Scarf in Leading Men Fiber Arts Show Stopper Gradient Set in the Razzle Dazzle #22 colorway 6600K (Striped Hoodie) by Barry Klein, using 4 colors of Lana Grossa Ecopuna Degradé6600K (Striped Hoodie) by Barry Klein, using 4 colors of Lana Grossa Ecopuno Degrade Mother Bear 278 Carley by Elizabeth Smith Knits, using Berroco Remix in the Mist colorway Hungry Horse Hat by Aimee Alexander using Polka Dot Sheep Stumptown DK in the Aurora, Depths, Juneberry color ways BOOKS Tracie finished: Dannemora: Two Escaped Killers, Three Weeks of Terror, and the Largest Manhunt Ever in New York State by Charles A. Gardner - 4 stars Curse of the Spellmans (The Spellmans #2) by Lisa Lutz - 3 stars French Braid by Anne Tyler - 4 stars Hey, Hun: Sales, Sisterhood, Supremacy, and the Other Lies Behind Multilevel Marketing by Emily Lynn Paulson - 5 stars Love Me or Else: The True Story of a Devoted Pastor, a Fatal Jealousy, and the Murder that Rocked a Small Town by Colin McEvoy and Lynn Olanoff - 4 1/2 stars After Everything You Did by Stephanie Sowden - 2 stars Barb read: The Disappearing Act by Catherine Steadman - 4 stars Never Coming Home by Hannah Mary McKinnon - 4 stars Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six by Lisa Unger - 3 stars Tender at the Bone: Growing Up at the Table by Ruth Reichl - 4.5 stars Arctic Homestead: the True Story of One Family's Survival and Courage in the Alaskan Wilds by Norma Cobb It's One of Us by J.T. Ellison - 4.5 stars

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Summer Spin In Pop Up Winners

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2023 58:29

Our Summer Spin In continues with winners of our Pop-Up Giveaway. Plus project updates with fiber and beyond. An automotive project named “Raven” and “The Great Wall to Wall Carpet Removal Project” are in this episode. Full notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast section of our shop website: TwoEwesFiberAdventures.com Join the community on Ravelry or become a patron and support the show on our Patreon Page. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Subscribe on Android or Subscribe on Google Podcasts Weird Sisters Wool Emporium Chelsea and Megan of the Weird Sisters Wool Emporium in Aberdeen, Washington, offer our listeners a 13% discount with promo code: TwoEwesAndWeirdSisters. Code is active through July 31 Marsha's Projects Noromania: I am using 42 skeins of Noro Kureyon (Aran weight) to make a blanket for Mark. I've knit 67 inches and used 34 balls. I'm beginning to feel the end is in sight. Anzula Socks: Using two shades of Anzula Dreamy (blue) and Squishy (coral) that I bought at Stitches 2022. Working on the foot of the second sock. Flowers from My Garden: Starting a spinning project with fiber I bought at Stitches in March. I've spun three 3-ply skeins and am back to spinning singles. Bankhead Hat: Using Dimond Laine Elmer Tweed worsted from Lamb & Kid in the colorways Fir and Farmhouse. Here are links to the tubular cast on tutorials from Brooklyn Tweed and Purl Soho. I'm about half way done. Using 2 stripes Farmhouse and 5 stripes Fir. Rose Colored Glasses Towels: I'm calling these finished. Used a weaving kit from Gist Yarns to make two monk's belt hand towels. I learned a lot on this project: Great Wall to Wall Carpet Removal Project Kelly's Projects I'm continuing the pair of socks for myself using the yarn from Purl 2 Walla Walla called Epicurean Kitchen. I'm on the foot of the second sock. I have a skein of Gay Pride Flag from Weird Sisters Wool Emporium waiting to be cast on for my next pair of socks (for a gift). I finished spinning the Cormo x Merino x Wensleydale fleece. I have about 1500 yards of a 3-ply that is about fingering weight. The staple length gives the yarn a nice sheen but it is soft enough that most people could probably wear it in a pullover. This is a Black Sheep Gathering fleece from 2016. I still have another box of this for another project. I'm now spinning the Corriedale x Targhee x Merino fleece where I dyed the wool and then carded. The batts are a nice heathered blue/purple and I'm spinning woolen. I have 9 ounces of the purple carded batts to spin. This is a Black Sheep Gathering fleece from 2017. I still have about 2 lbs of this fleece left and I was losing about 10% in the carding process on this fleece. I am also working on processing a Corriedale x Border Leicester from 2016. This fleece has nice long locks so I am doing the same as with the black fleece. I am flicking the locks before I feed them into the drum carder, trying to keep the fibers as aligned as possible (as is done in combing). With this fleece I'm pulling the batts off the carder through a diz and making nests of pseudo-combed top. This process has resulted in about 20% loss. I think I'd like to finish processing the whole bag (about 36 ounces). I've processed about 8 ounces in the first batch and ended up with 6.25 ounces of nests. I will probably use this for rug yarn. Pop Up Giveaway: Valley Oak Wool Mill: California Red Roving 8oz Targee/Alpaca Roving 8oz Debouillet Roving 2 oz Shetland Roving 4 oz Events Summer Spin In: Memorial Day - Labor Day, May 29 - September 4 Monterey Wool Show Fleece Judging–August 12 at Monterey County Fairgrounds SF Pen Show August 25-27 in Millbrae Monterey County Wool Auction–September 4 at Monterey County Fairgrounds Lambtown October 7-8 in Dixon

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Summer Spin-In Pop-Up Giveaway

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2023 64:21

We're having a pop up Summer Spin In giveaway. Listen to the end for full details. Plus, project updates and lots of chit chat. Full notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast section of our shop website: TwoEwesFiberAdventures.com Join the community on Ravelry or become a patron and support the show on our Patreon Page. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Subscribe on Android or Subscribe on Google Podcasts Weird Sisters Wool Emporium Chelsea and Megan of the Weird Sisters Wool Emporium in Aberdeen, Washington, offer our listeners a 13% discount with promo code: TwoEwesAndWeirdSisters. June 11 - July 31 Here is a link to the restaurant Kelly visited in Los Banos, California. The Wool Growers Marsha's Projects Noromania: I am using 42 skeins of Noro Kureyon (Aran weight) to make a blanket for Mark. I've knit 56 inches and used 29 balls. Anzula Socks: Using two shades of Anzula Dreamy (blue) and Squishy (coral) that I bought at Stitches 2022. Working on the foot of the second sock. Flowers from My Garden: Starting a spinning project with fiber I bought at Stitches in March. I spun three bobbins each holding a 4 oz braid. I plied a third skein and am spinning singles again. Bankhead Hat: Using Dimond Laine Elmer Tweed worsted from Lamb & Kid in the colorways Fir and Farmhouse. Here are links to the tubular cast on tutorials from Brooklyn Tweed and Purl Soho. I'm about half way done. Using 2 stripes Farmhouse and 5 stripes Fir. Nanny Meier Tea Cozy: Finished the tea cozy for my friend Brian. Using Cascade 220 in navy and yellow. Rose Colored Glasses Towels: Using a weaving kit from Gist Yarns to make monk's belt hand towels. I have warped the loom and have started weaving. A bit of a delay when I realized I needed a second shuttle for the Monk's Belt pattern. Kelly's Projects I'm continuing the pair of socks for myself using the yarn from Purl 2 Walla Walla called Epicurean Kitchen. It's a pale gold, wine, and rose that looks like it has been overwashed with a pale gray. One sock is done and I'm starting the second sock. I finished spinning the braid I bought from Wonderland Dyeworks. The colorway is Summer Bliss and it is green, gold, and deep purple. I've spun up the 5 oz. of singles with a fractal technique and I plan to make a 3 ply. I've been working on my quilt since I was in high school. I am spinning the Cormo x merino x Wensleydale fleece and I've finished three bobbins and I'm ready to ply. Summer Spin In Memorial Day - Labor Day May 29 - September 4 Tour de Fleece starts Saturday Pop Up Giveaway: Make a comment in our Summer Spin In comment thread on Ravelry and we'll draw names for the following prizes. Winners will be announced in our next episode. Valley Oak Wool Mill: California Red 8oz Targee/Alpaca 8oz Debouillet 2 oz Shetland 4 oz

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Special Guests: Weird Sisters Wool Emporium

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2023 70:55

Chelsea and Megan of the Weird Sisters Wool Emporium sit down with us for a fun interview. Hear about their shop, how they began dyeing, their fandom inspiration, and much more. We also talk about our own projects after the interview. Full notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast section of our shop website: TwoEwesFiberAdventures.com Join the community on Ravelry or become a patron and support the show on our Patreon Page. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Subscribe on Android or Subscribe on Google Podcasts Weird Sisters Wool Emporium Marsha interviews Chelsea and Megan of the Weird Sisters Wool Emporium in Aberdeen. Check out their shop and get a 13% discount with promo code: TwoEwesAndWeirdSisters. Coupon code is good through July 31. Marsha's Projects Noromania: I am using 40 skeins of Noro Kureyon (Aran weight) to make a blanket for Mark. I've knit 50 inches and used 25 balls. This started out fun but at slightly past the halfway point, it is becoming a slog. Stella's (notenoughtime) is to knit the blanket in two halves and kitchener together. That way I will reduce the bulk while knitting the blanket. Anzula Socks: Using two shades of Anzula Dreamy (blue) and Squishy (coral) that I bought at Stitches 2022. Working on the foot of the second sock. Flowers from My Garden: Starting a spinning project with fiber I bought at Stitches in March. I spun three bobbins each holding a 4 oz braid. I have plied two skeins so far. Bankhead Hat: Using Dimond Laine Elmer Tweed worsted from Lamb & Kid in the colorways Fir and Farmhouse. Here are links to the tubular cast on tutorials from Brooklyn Tweed and Purl Soho. I'm about half way done. Using 2 stripes Farmhouse and 5 stripes Fir. Nanny Meier Tea Cozy: Making the tea cozy for my friend Brian. Using Cascade 220 in navy and yellow. Rose Colored Glasses Towels: Using a weaving kit from Gist Yarns to make monk's belt hand towels. I'm in the process of warping the loom. Kelly's Projects Started the color work portion of the Summer Fjord by Trin-Annelie. Main color is Quince and Co. Sparrow in an icy gray blue called Birch. I'm striping in some spirit yarn Louet linen in navy. I started working in the deep orange as the third color and I'm starting to second guess both the textured stitch patterns and the color. The pattern is a 3 stripe repeat and I'm at the end of the second stripe. I have two new projects, too. I started a pair of socks for myself using the yarn from Purl 2 Walla Walla. It's a pale gold, wine, and rose that looks like it has been overwashed with a pale gray. It reminds me of wine and a charcuterie board. It's called Epicurean Kitchen and is named for a TMACs Epicurean Kitchen on N. Colville. That's the same street as the Kirkman House where I lived for my senior year. In fact P2W2 is just down the street, too. My other new project is spinning. I started spinning the braid I bought from Wonderland Dyeworks. The colorway is Summer Bliss and it is green, gold, and deep purple. I've spun up the 5 oz. of singles with a fractal technique and I plan to make a 3 ply. Coupon Code Remember to check out the Weird Sisters Wool Emporium shop and get a 13% discount with promo code: TwoEwesAndWeirdSisters. Summer Spin In Memorial Day - Labor Day May 29 - September 4

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Summer Spin In Begins

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2023 74:23

Our Summer Spin In begins so it's time to put some miles on our wheels. Plus we give project updates, hear about Kelly's new babies, and offer a sad farewell to Stitches. Full notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast section of our shop website: TwoEwesFiberAdventures.com Join the community on Ravelry or become a patron and support the show on our Patreon Page. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Subscribe on Android or Subscribe on Google Podcasts Marsha visited the Bloedel Reserve garden, and the yarn shops, Lamb & Kid, and La Mercerie all located on Bainbridge Island, Washington. Kelly has three baby chicks. Marsha's Projects Noromania: I am using 40 skeins of Noro Kureyon (Aran weight) to make a blanket for Mark. I've knit 46 inches and used 25 balls. This started out fun but at slightly past the halfway point, it is becoming a slog. Anzula Socks: Using two shades of Anzula Dreamy (blue) and Squishy (coral) that I bought at Stitches 2022. Working on the gusset of the second sock. Flowers from My Garden: Starting a spinning project with fiber I bought at Stitches in March. I spun three bobbins each holding a 4 oz braid. I have plied two skeins so far. Bankhead Hat: Using Dimond Laine Elmer Tweed worsted from Lamb & Kid in the colorways Fir and Farmhouse. Here are links to the tubular cast on tutorials from Brooklyn Tweed and Purl Soho. Ames Beanie: Finished! Used Little Skein in the Big Woods worsted in colorway Hyde Park. Kelly's Projects I'm currently hemming the Crackle towels and will be calling them finished today. Two of them are hemmed and hanging in the kitchen right now. I finished the socks for Robert out of Purls Before Wine (From Purl 2 Walla Walla). The Glamping Colorway turned out to look like a Barred Rock Chicken. I put red/burgundy heels and toes on the socks using a “star toe” method that Robert prefers. He doesn't like how the standard toes look pointy when they are sitting in his sock drawer! Continuing work on the Summer Fjord tee. This is a pattern by Trin-Annelie. This is my second one of these. This one is out of Quince and Co. Sparrow that Marsha, Janis, and I all found on sale at Tolt during a 2019 trip. The color is an icy gray blue called Birch. I'm also going to be striping in some spirit yarn Louet linen in navy and maybe some leftover Claudia's Handpaint linen in a deep orange color. They are all three different gauges so this might not be a good idea. Orange is lace weight, main color is fingering, and the navy is more like sport weight. Stitches West: We announce the winners of patreon drawing We are sorry to hear that Stitches has closed operations. We will miss meeting friends and vendors at the show. If you can, we share a list of vendors posted by Lamb Town that we can support. Summer Spin In Memorial Day - Labor Day May 29 - September 4

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Episode 170 - The Extroverted Babysitter

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2023 93:14

In Episode 170, Greg and Pam sock tubes, socks that are too short, and designing socks. Many thanks to No One for the episode introduction! We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages or on our website here. Check out our group on Facebook! We would love to have you join us there. We would also love us to submit questions for us to answer on a future episode. You can ask us with this form. SUPPORT THE SHOW KnitPicks & Crochet.com We are KnitPicks and Crochet.com (owned by KnitPicks) Affiliates! This means if you are going to shop at KnitPicks or Crochet.com, and start by clicking their names, the Unraveling Podcast will get a small commission at no extra cost to you! It's an easy way to support the podcast passively. (Note: links to specific yarns or products will appear like https://shrsl.com/3xzh0. These are correct and are custom links to track our account. They are safe!) Patreon You can financially support Unraveling…a knitting podcast on Patreon! Monthly membership levels are available at Swatch ($1), Shawl ($3), and Sweater ($6) and come with rewards like early access to book club episodes, access to a quarterly Zoom call, discounts on all Knitting Daddy patterns, and holiday cards. Everything available via Patreon is extra, the show remains unchanged and free. Financial support through Patreon helps us cover expenses like web hosting, prize shipping, and equipment upgrades. NOTES Greg's Projects Greg is working on the Irish Moss Toque by Alexandra Charlotte Dafoe. Greg worked on a dishcloth while he was on his fishing trip. Greg has a pattern in an upcoming book–The Disney Tim Burton's Nightmare Before Christmas: The Official Knitting Guide to Halloween Town and Christmas Town by Tanis Gray! Release date is September 26, 2023. Go ahead and preorder it from your LYS or Amazon.com. Pam's Projects Pam finished a charity hat, the Classic Cuffed Hat by Purl Soho. She is using some mystery acrylic. Pam finished a pair of worsted weight socks using KnitPicks Choma Twist Worsted. She used a Turkish cast-on and broken rib. She will use the Fish Lips Kiss Heel. Pam worked on the Star Shower shawl by Romi Hill. She is using Nerd Girl Yarn (no longer dyeing) and KnitPicks Hawthorne Kettle Dye. Pam also worked on a Beaded Decoration from Janie Crow. Pam cast on the Cooma Cowl by Laura Dobratz. She is using PassionKnits Yarn in Twinkle Toes and Queen City Yarn Madison Park Mohair. Pam mentioned a couple of other patterns: the Bankhead Hat, Thundertwist Hat, #257 Split Neck T Shirt. Book Club In Episode 169 we covered chapters 1 and 2 of Summer of our new book club book, Adventures in Yarn Farming by Barbara Parry. We will cover the 3rd and 4th chapters of the section Summer in Episode 171. Share how you are enjoying the book on social media with #UnravelingBookClub. Miscellaneous Pam and Greg mentioned a number of Carolina FiberFest Vendors: Cottontail Farm, Gypsy Mountain Farm, The Fiber Seed, Beach Bunny Yarns, The Fibre Studio at Yarns To Dye For. Pam mentioned the Tom Bihn/Knitty Bag Design Contest. Greg mentioned he is going to watch the HBO show The Last of Us. Pam mentioned she is enjoying Crio Bru. Greg and Pam hosted an Ask Us Anything episode and left the form open so you can submit your questions for future episodes. Submit your question with this form. Be sure to enter your Fairs and Festivals entry in the Fairs and Festivals KAL! Affiliate Link Disclousure We are a KnitPicks Affiliate! This means that if you click on a KnitPicks link or Crochet.com, or the banner ad and make a purchase, we will receive a commission at no extra cost to you. This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Amazon and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own. Find us all over the Internet Patreon: Unraveling…a knitting podcast Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Twitter: @UnravelingPod Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry and @pammaher on Instagram

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Episode 168 - Retirement Knitting

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2023 76:36 Very Popular

In Episode 168, Greg and Pam discuss aunts, donuts, and getting ready for the fiber fest. Many thanks to the Crits and Knits Crew for the episode introduction! You can find Crits & Knits streaming on the Majestic Goose Network on Twitch every other Wednesday. We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages or on our website here. Check out our group on Facebook! We would love to have you join us there. We would also love us to submit questions for us to answer on a future episode. You can ask us with this form. SUPPORT THE SHOW KnitPicks & Crochet.com We are KnitPicks and Crochet.com (owned by KnitPicks) Affiliates! This means if you are going to shop at KnitPicks or Crochet.com, and start by clicking their names, the Unraveling Podcast will get a small commission at no extra cost to you! It's an easy way to support the podcast passively. (Note: links to specific yarns or products will appear like https://shrsl.com/3xzh0. These are correct and are custom links to track our account. They are safe!) Patreon You can financially support Unraveling…a knitting podcast on Patreon! Monthly membership levels are available at Swatch ($1), Shawl ($3), and Sweater ($6) and come with rewards like early access to book club episodes, access to a quarterly Zoom call, discounts on all Knitting Daddy patterns, and holiday cards. Everything available via Patreon is extra, the show remains unchanged and free. Financial support through Patreon helps us cover expenses like web hosting, prize shipping, and equipment upgrades. ***Our next Patreon Zoom call for the Shawl and Sweater levels is scheduled for Saturday, March 25 at 3pm Eastern!*** NOTES Greg's Projects Greg started and finished the Euphoric Cowl by Handmade By Zan Designs. For a limited time, the pattern is available for free on the Carolina Fiber Fest website. Pam's Projects Pam is working on a charity hat, the Classic Cuffed Hat by Purl Soho. She is using some mystery acrylic. Pam is also working on a crochet potholder using the Single Crochet Thermal Stitch. Pam used tutorials from My Crochet Space. Pam is using Lily Sugar ‘n Cream. Pam cast on the Star Shower shawl by Romi Hill. She is using Nerd Girl Yarn (no longer dyeing) and KnitPicks Hawthorne Kettle Dye. Pam cast on a pair of worsted weigh socks using KnitPicks Choma Twist Worsted. She used a Turkish cast-on and broken rib. She will use the Fish Lips Kiss Heel. Pam also cast on a Beaded Decoration from Janie Crow. Book Club In Episode 167 we covered the chapters 8 and 9 of our new book club book, Adventures in Yarn Farming by Barbara Parry. We will cover the first 2 chapters of the section Summer in Episode 169. Share how you are enjoying the book on social media with #UnravelingBookClub. Miscellaneous Pam and Greg made guest “appearances” on two episodes of the Spinning on 2 Wheels Podcast. check out Episode 40 and Side Car 4. Pam and Greg shared the news story Why Do Winter Hats Have Pom-Poms?. Pam and Greg talked about The Knitting Guild Association Master Hand Knitting Program. Pam and Greg discussed the Carolina FiberFest Craft Along patterns. Pam mentioned she is enjoying the HBO show The Last of Us. Pam mentioned she is enjoying Crio Bru. Greg and Pam hosted an Ask Us Anything episode and left the form open so you can submit your questions for future episodes. Submit your question with this form. Be sure to enter your Fairs and Festivals entry in the Fairs and Festivals KAL! Affiliate Link Disclousure We are a KnitPicks Affiliate! This means that if you click on a KnitPicks link or Crochet.com, or the banner ad and make a purchase, we will receive a commission at no extra cost to you. This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Amazon and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own. Find us all over the Internet Patreon: Unraveling…a knitting podcast Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Twitter: @UnravelingPod Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry and @pammaher on Instagram

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Episode 166 - Naïve Hopefullness

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2023 73:17 Very Popular

In Episode 166, Greg and Pam discuss meet-ups, prizes, and flowers. Many thanks to KnitnpurrKara Kara and friends for the episode introduction, we loved learning about the Charlotte Craft Guild! We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages or on our website here. Check out our group on Facebook! We would love to have you join us there. We would also love us to submit questions for us to answer on a future episode. You can ask us with this form. Pam and Greg are organizing a meet up for Saturday, March 11 at 8am before the Carolina FiberFest. If you are able to join us, contact Pam and let her know! info@unravelingpodcast.com SUPPORT THE SHOW KnitPicks We are KnitPicks Affiliates! This means if you are going to shop at KnitPicks, and start from this link, the Unraveling Podcast will get a small commission at no extra cost to you! It's an easy way to support the podcast passively. (Note: links to specific yarns or products will appear like https://shrsl.com/3xzh0. These are correct and are custom links to track our account. They are safe!) Patreon You can financially support Unraveling…a knitting podcast on Patreon! Monthly membership levels are available at Swatch ($1), Shawl ($3), and Sweater ($6) and come with rewards like early access to book club episodes, access to a quarterly Zoom call, discounts on all Knitting Daddy patterns, and holiday cards. Everything available via Patreon is extra, the show remains unchanged and free. Financial support through Patreon helps us cover expenses like web hosting, prize shipping, and equipment upgrades. ***Our next Patreon Zoom call for the Shawl and Sweater levels is scheduled for Saturday, March 25 at 3pm Eastern!*** (Note the date change.) NOTES Greg's Projects Greg finished Toad the Frog and Toad pattern by Kristina Ingrid McGowan. Pam's Projects Pam finished her socks. She is using the Kettle Lakes Socks pattern by Carolyn Lisle. She is using yarn from East Coast Yarn in the Charlie Brown Christmas colorway. Pam mentioned using Addi FlexiFlips and liking them. Pam finished her Cosy Stripes Blanket by Attic 24 and worked on it. She is using Stylecraft Special DK. Pam finished the abandoned knitting project of her daughter's. It is the Trillian Shawl by Martina Behm. Pam is working on a charity hat, the Classic Cuffed Hat by Purl Soho. She is using some mystery acrylic. Pam is also working on a crochet potholder using the Single Crochet Thermal Stitch. Pam used tutorials from My Crochet Space. Pam is using Lily Sugar ‘n Cream. By the time you read this, Pam will have cast on the Star Shower shawl by Romi Hill. She is using Nerd Girl Yarn (no longer dyeing) and KnitPicks Hawthorne Kettle Dye. Pam is planning to cast on a Ranunculus sweater by Midori Hirose. She mentioned the tutorials by SunDragon on YouTube. Book Club In Episode 165 we covered the chapters 6 and 7 of our new book club book, Adventures in Yarn Farming by Barbara Parry. We will cover the last 2 chapters of the section Spring in Episode 167. Share how you are enjoying the book on social media with #UnravelingBookClub. Miscellaneous Pam mentioned the video I Designed and Knitted My Wedding Dress in 6 Weeks. Pam and Greg discussed the Carolina FiberFest Craft Along patterns. Greg and Pam hosted an Ask Us Anything episode and left the form open so you can submit your questions for future episodes. Submit your question with this form. We announced winners for the 2022 Fairs and Festivals KAL. Special thanks to our prize sponsors: Nordic Star Yarns Fair Winds Farm Kbamr Keri Designs MartaSchmarta Designs Be sure to enter your Fairs and Festivals entry in the Fairs and Festivals KAL! Affiliate Link Disclousure We are a KnitPicks Affiliate! This means that if you click on a KnitPicks link or the banner ad and make a purchase, we will receive a commission at no extra cost to you. This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Amazon and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own. Find us all over the Internet Patreon: Unraveling…a knitting podcast Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Twitter: @UnravelingPod Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry and @pammaher on Instagram

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Episode 248: Birthday Month

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2023 41:33

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 248 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full Show Notes with links and photos can be found on my website. This week's segments included: Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Brainstorming From the Armchair Crafty Adventures KAL News Events On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Cascade Heritage Socks Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) Yarn: Cascade Heritage Prints in Colorway 111 Aqua Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) I finished these before the last episode, but I didn't talk about the colorwork I did before each toe. One sock says "just" and the other says "breathe." Mom's Jean Marie Shawl Pattern: Jean Marie by Jennifer Lassonde ($6 knitting pattern available on Ravelry & LoveCrafts). Needles: US 9 (5.5 mm) Yarn: Section 1: Dirty Water Dyeworks Lillian in Sea Breeze with Knit PIcks Capretta in Colorway 27636. Section 2: Dirty Water Dyeworks Lillian in Mediterranean & Hypnotic Yarn Plush Sock in Clair de Lune. Section 3: Hypnotic Yarn Plush Sock in Clair de Lune with Art by Ewe Signature Yarn in the Sapphire Colorway (70% Baby Alpaca/ 30% Silk). Bind Off: Art by Ewe Signature Yarn in the Sapphire Colorway with a 20g mini of a teal fingering weight yarn (no ball band). Ravelry Project Page Held fingering yarn doubled and went up a needle size from what pattern calls for. Result is a slightly larger size than the original which was exactly what I wanted. Cast on February 1. Finished on February 7. Blocked it, dry in time for Mom's birthday on the 9th. On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Grammy's 2nd Jean Marie Shawl Pattern: Jean Marie by Jennifer Lassonde ($6 knitting pattern available on Ravelry & LoveCrafts). Needles: US 9 (5.5 mm) Yarn: Plymouth Yarn DK Merino Superwash in Black, Light Gray and White (2 skeins each) Ravelry Project Page Nearly done with Section 1. Mini Skein Hexagon Blanket Pattern: Basic Crochet Hexagon Pattern & Tips from Make Do and Crew Website & YouTube Tutorial Hook: F (3.75 mm) Yarn: Mini skeins from 2022 agirlandherwool Advent Calendar, 24 Days of Cheer Swap minis + other scraps/swap yarn Ravelry Project Page Check out this Instagram post that talks about the join I've been using for the end of each hex 4 rounds per hexagon 62 hexagons done as of now Cloudy Rainbow Socks Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) Yarn: Yarn Cafe Creations Biscotti Yarn (85% SW Merino/15% Nylon 4 ply) in the Thestrals Colorway (gray with blips of rainbow colors Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Cast on 60 stitches and worked 1/1 rib for 14 rounds. Knit about 2 inches and then reduced to 56 stitches (decreases like a toe- done at the beginning and end of each half of the sock). I am working on the 2 of them in tandem. Each on their own magic loop. Brainstorming No-Purl Ribbed Blanket by Purl Soho. Click here for the Ravelry Pattern or here for the Purl Soho website. I heard about this on the Knit Ink Podcast/YouTube Channel hosted by Natasha and her mother Petra. I've been very tempted by the Leah Cowl by Susy Knotsosquare. Granny Stripe Crochet cowl with triangle point on front. Calls for DK weight yarn. Crochet pattern available for a little more than $5 US. Check it out on Ravelry or Etsy. You can also check out her Padme Cowl which is similar but different. Details available on Susy's website. Generally just thinking about how when a project doesn't have an imminent deadline, I'm far less motivated to pick it up. "What's the point?" is often what comes to mind. It's an interesting thing to consider because the very same project, given a due-date will often excite me to pick up. Does this happen to you? From the Armchair Movies Tár The Banshees of Inisherin Check out these articles that talk about the handknits in this movie- Vanity Fair & Esquire. All Quiet on the Western Front (German) The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse (2022) Master (2022) Books West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link. Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases. Crafty Adventures I worked with Millie on handmade Valentine cards for her classmates and teachers. Millie also made a cute Flamingo from a Plush Craft kit we purchased at Michael's. Here's an affiliate link to a similar one available on Amazon. I finished most of the border for the sheep punch needle project that I haven't picked up in more than a year. Punch Needle Kit with pattern by Teresa Kogut Pattern: PN165- For Ewe Link to purchase pattern only on Etsy for $12. I purchased my complete kit from Tree House Fiber Arts. Click here for their website. Kit included: 7"/9" Morgan hoop, weavers cloth, floss, Ultra Punch Needle, Needle threaders, pattern, instructions. Kits no longer available but Rachel may have the other supplies available. Helpful resources: YouTube Videos by the Woolery & Kate Gillery KAL News Pigskin Party'22: The Official Hashtag is #DCSPigskinParty22 Pigskin Landing Page on the Down Cellar Studio Website. Start Here Thread in the Ravelry Group Link to the Official Rules Player Registration- Google Form Check out our amazing Sponsors! Click here for the Google doc with their websites and Instagram profiles. Check out the list of available Coupons from our amazing sponsors- Ravelry Link. Google Doc. Check out the Pigskin Exclusive Items in this Ravelry Thread Important Updates in this Episode Tune in to hear if you won a January participation prize January Interception: Self Care Bingo by Fitness by Mara. Winner announced! Events Sunday March 5 from 10:30a-3:00p Farm Fiber Days at Russell's Garden Center in Wayland, MA Check out this year's vendors on this page. Saturday April 1 from 10a-3p: The Yarn Seller's 10th Annual Fiber Marketplace in York, Maine. Click here for details. Saturday April 22 from 10a-5p Gore Place Annual Sheepshearing Festival in Waltham, MA. Click here for details. On a Happy Note Lunch with the girls, sundaes and popcorn and Tar at Mom's. Mom completed another 3 day round of chemo. We got good news that her January scans show the cancer remains the same. No new growth! My friend Laura came to visit for the weekend. We spent Friday night at my parents' hanging out and watching movies. We briefly lost power but it came back; cable did not, so thankfully we still had some more screener DVDs. Saturday, we hit some secondhand stores before going back over to Mom's for dinner with my parents, my brother and nieces Riley and Millie. The next day we visited Dan's friend Perry who was recently hospitalized and then to see his youngest brother Dave & our niece Gabriella and nephew Zachary. Mom & I each got a haircut (real hair for me, wig for Mom). On Thursday 2/9, we had dinner at Maggiano's for Mom & Hattie's birthdays before going to see Hamilton at the Boston Opera House. Millie came for her 11th Birthday Sleepover (even though her birthday isn't until 2/20). She wanted to record some videos to share, so look for that on the Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel soon. Quote of the Week If you have a good idea, use it so that you will not only accomplish something, but so that you can make room for new ones to flow into you. -Deng Ming-Dao ------ Thank you for tuning in! Contact Information: Check out the Down Cellar Studio Patreon! Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Instagram: BostonJen1 YouTube: Down Cellar Studio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio Check out my Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel Knit Picks Affiliate Link Bookshop Affiliate Link Yarnable Subscription Box Affiliate Link Music -"Soft Orange Glow" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/ Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases.

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Episode 164 - You Just Need Chopsticks

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2023 68:09

In Episode 164, Greg and Pam discuss drinking, preventative maintenance, and haiku. Many thanks to malicejp Alice for the episode introduction! We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages or on our website here. Check out our group on Facebook! We would love to have you join us there. We would also love us to submit questions for us to answer on a future episode. You can ask us with this form. NOTES Note on Ravelry Links Note that many of the links in our show notes refer to pages on Ravelry.com. If visiting Ravelry causes you harm, please be cautious clicking links. If you are interested in a link that is inaccessible to you, you can email info at unravelingpodcast dot com and Greg and/or Pam will happily send you the information Patreon You can now financially support Unraveling…a knitting podcast on Patreon! Monthly membership levels are available at Swatch ($1), Shawl ($3), and Sweater ($6) and come with rewards like early access to book club episodes, access to a quarterly Zoom call, discounts on all Knitting Daddy patterns, and holiday cards. Nothing about the existing podcast is changing—we will continue to deliver regular and book club episodes like we have been doing for years—everything available via Patreon is extra. Financial support through Patreon helps us cover expenses like web hosting, prize shipping, and equipment upgrades. ***Our next Patreon Zoom call for the Shawl and Sweater levels is scheduled for Saturday, March 11 at 3pm Eastern!*** Greg's Projects Greg started Toad the Frog and Toad pattern by Kristina Ingrid McGowan. Greg started and finished the Irish Moss Beanie Hat pattern by Louise Bollanos. Pam's Projects Pam's cousin Lisa was considering the Wacky Weave La Loba. Pam made a wall hanging for her office. (picture below) Pam worked on her socks. She is using the Kettle Lakes Socks pattern by Carolyn Lisle. She is using yarn from East Coast Yarn in the Charlie Brown Christmas colorway. Pam mentioned using Addi FlexiFlips and liking them. Pam pulled out her Cosy Stripes Blanket by Attic 24 and worked on it. She is using Stylecraft Special DK. Pam is working on an abandoned knitting project of her daughter's. It is the Trillian Shawl by Martina Behm. Pam worked on a charity hat, the Classic Cuffed Hat by Purl Soho. She is using some mystery acrylic. Book Club In Episode 163 we covered the chapters 4 and 5 of our new book club book, Adventures in Yarn Farming by Barbara Parry. We will cover the next 2 chapters of the section Spring in Episode 163. Share how you are enjoying the book on social media with #UnravelingBookClub. Miscellaneous Greg enjoyed watching Groundhog Day in the theater. We discussed Skacel's haiku contest about their yarn line Hikoo. We shared an article about how crochet is Breaking ChatGPT. Even if you don't have a tiktok account you can see the crocheter's channel on a browser, here is the post where she first created the narwhal. Pam also mentioned an episode of the I Thought I Knew How podcast where the host challenges ChatGPT. We discussed North Ronaldsay sheep. Pam and Greg debated true chopsticks vs Snacktiv. Greg and Pam hosted an Ask Us Anything episode and left the form open so you can submit your questions for future episodes. Submit your question with this form. Be sure to enter your Fairs and Festivals entry in the Fairs and Festivals KAL! Affiliate Link Disclousure This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Amazon and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own. Find us all over the Internet Patreon: Unraveling…a knitting podcast Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Twitter: @UnravelingPod Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry and @pammaher on Instagram

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Episode 162 - Solving Problems With Fire

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2023 62:03

In Episode 162, Greg and Pam discuss colds, chili, and car crochet. Many thanks to rischarwoman Heather and EctonKnitter Karen for the episode introduction! They are representing the Sunflower Knitters Guild in Kansas City, MO. We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages or on our website here. Check out our group on Facebook! We would love to have you join us there. We would also love us to submit questions for us to answer on a future episode. You can ask us with this form. NOTES Note on Ravelry Links Note that many of the links in our show notes refer to pages on Ravelry.com. If visiting Ravelry causes you harm, please be cautious clicking links. If you are interested in a link that is inaccessible to you, you can email info at unravelingpodcast dot com and Greg and/or Pam will happily send you the information Patreon You can now financially support Unraveling…a knitting podcast on Patreon! Monthly membership levels are available at Swatch ($1), Shawl ($3), and Sweater ($6) and come with rewards like early access to book club episodes, access to a quarterly Zoom call, discounts on all Knitting Daddy patterns, and holiday cards. Nothing about the existing podcast is changing—we will continue to deliver regular and book club episodes like we have been doing for years—everything available via Patreon is extra. Financial support through Patreon helps us cover expenses like web hosting, prize shipping, and equipment upgrades. ***Our next Patreon Zoom call for the Shawl and Sweater levels is scheduled for Saturday, March 11 at 3pm Eastern!*** Greg's Projects Greg finished a second Bag of Sorting (pattern by Danielle Thuen) using yarn from The Fibre Studio at Yarns to Dye For. Greg also talked about several projects that are likely to be soon on his needles. Pam's Projects Pam finished a Sophie Scarf by Petite Knit. She is using Leading Men Fiber Arts Show Stealer. Pam worked on her socks. She is using the Kettle Lakes Socks pattern by Carolyn Lisle. She is using yarn from East Coast Yarn in the Charlie Brown Christmas colorway. Pam mentioned using Addi FlexiFlips and liking them. Pam pulled out her Cosy Stripes Blanket by Attic 24 and worked on it. She is using Stylecraft Special DK. Pam dug out an abandoned knitting project of her daughter's. It is the Trillian Shawl by Martina Behm. Pam cast on a charity hat, the Classic Cuffed Hat by Purl Soho. She is using some mystery acrylic. Book Club In Episode 161 we covered the first 3 introductory chapters of our new book club book, Adventures in Yarn Farming by Barbara Parry. We will cover the first 2 chapters of the section Spring in Episode 163. Share how you are enjoying the book on social media with #unravelingbookclub. Miscellaneous We shared 2 articles of yarn in the news. One was about the Hallmark Channel Crochet Christmas car. The second was about the Indian Air Force Wives knitting over 41,000 hats for the underprivileged. They set a world record! Greg mentioned his chili recipe for the Instantpot and using Souper Cubes to store it in. Pam mentioned the Instagram clip from Jen of the Commuter Knitter podcast where her daughter said she needs to make sweaters for all 27 of her classmates. Greg is a regular guest on the Crits & Knits podcast. Tune in for the live Twitch stream on every other Wednesday at 8pm Eastern. Or, catch the episode on the YouTube podcast a few weeks later. Greg mentioned nudinits. Greg and Pam hosted an Ask Us Anything episode and left the form open so you can submit your questions for future episodes. Submit your question with this form. Be sure to enter your Fairs and Festivals entry in the Fairs and Festivals KAL! Affiliate Link Disclousure This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Amazon and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own. Find us all over the Internet Patreon: Unraveling…a knitting podcast Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Twitter: @UnravelingPod Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry and @pammaher on Instagram

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Episode 148 - A Month And Ten Days

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2022 64:23 Very Popular

In Episode 148, Greg and Pam discuss unexpected vacation complications, astronomy, and fancy yarn. Many thanks to Tina McClancy for the episode introduction! We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages or on our website here. Check out our group on Facebook! We would love to have you join us there. SPONSORS We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription. NOTES Note on Ravelry Links Note that many of the links in our show notes refer to pages on Ravelry.com. If visiting Ravelry causes you harm, please be cautious clicking links. If you are interested in a link that is inaccessible to you, you can email info at unravelingpodcast dot com and Greg and/or Pam will happily send you the information Patreon You can now financially support Unraveling…a knitting podcast on Patreon! Monthly membership levels are available at Swatch ($1), Shawl ($3), and Sweater ($6) and come with rewards like early access to book club episodes, access to a quarterly Zoom call, discounts on all Knitting Daddy patterns, and holiday cards. Nothing about the existing podcast is changing—we will continue to deliver regular and book club episodes like we have been doing for years—everything available via Patreon is extra. Financial support through Patreon helps us cover expenses like web hosting, prize shipping, and equipment upgrades. Greg's Projects Greg finished socks for his mom. He is using yarn from Twist Fiber Studio. It incorporated the Fish Lips Kiss Heel by Patty-Joy White and The Discretion Cuff by Gene Beenken-Draper. Greg started new socks for himself. He is using yarn from Two Guys Yarn Company. It will incorporate the Non-Euclidian heel by Sarah Jordan and The Discretion Cuff by Gene Beenken-Draper. Greg is working on the Choose Greg's Adventure 2022 Mystery Shawl. Be sure to visit the KnittingDaddy.com blog and vote on the next design decision! Listen to the episode to find out how to get a discount on two hanks Beach Bunny Yarns World Traveler yarn for the shawl. Pam's Projects Pam worked on a pair of socks for Scott using Paton's Kroy. She is loosely following the Vanilla Latte pattern by Virginia Rose-Jeanes with a Fish Lips Kiss Heel by Patty-Joy White. Pam used a Turkish cast on. Pam finished her Reyna Shawl by Noora Backlund. She is using yarn from PassionKNITS Yarn. She totally forgot to talk about this so stay tuned for next time. Pam finished the Classic Cuffed Hat by Purl Soho using KnitPicks Mighty Stitch. Pam started a cowl test knit for Carolina FiberFest. It is based on the Euphoric Shawl by HandmadebyZan. She is using La Jolla by Baah Yarn. Pam started Loveland Lite by Toni Lipsey. She is using Studio Sox from The Fibre Studio at Yarns to Dye For. Pam started Polarlys by Martina Behm. She is using Merino Lace (discontinued) by Palouse Yarn Co. Pam purchase some Quiviut Yarn and mentioned the Brigida Stole at the store as well as the Brigida Shawl pattern. Book Club We are in between books now but stay tuned for the next book club selection! Miscellaneous Greg enjoyed baseball with the Atlanta Braves, the Carolina Disco Turkeys, and the Greensboro Grasshoppers. Greg enjoyed Shrek: The Musical with Blueberry. Pam mentioned the Arecibo Message, the Arecibo Observatory and SETI. Pam mentioned that she's knitted the CPCTC socks by Sarah Jordan before. Pam is celebrating 4 years as a co-host of the podcast. Greg mentioned Boil-The-Bag-Peanuts. They are delicious. Pam mentioned A Column of Fire by Ken Follet. Affiliate Link Disclousure This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Cooperative Press, Amazon, or Knitcrate and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own. Find us all over the Internet Patreon: Unraveling…a knitting podcast Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Twitter: @UnravelingPod Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry and @pammaher on Instagram

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Ep. 113 - I'm My Own Best Friend

Skein Enable Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2022

Here's my (unintentional) bi-annual check-in!Episode link here.What I've Finished:Jill finished the mosaic shawl Ephemeris by Debra Gerhard in Long Dog Yarn Bounce Sock First Blush and Teal Torch Knits Sock in Good Til the Last Drop. Her Rav page here. She made two Beloved bonnets by Tin Can Knits in Long Dog Yarn DK in the New Growth colorway. Her Rav page here. It took a long time to get around to completing Posy by Marzena Kolacek in Invictus Yarns Unconquerable Sole BFL in the NoKRs colorway. A big thank you to Julie who sent Jill a skein of the yarn to finish the sleeves! Her Rav page here. She made a Hanging sloth planter by Hello Happy in Knit Picks Brava Worsted in Almond held double. She had to make yet another child sized Garter Ear Flap Hat by Purl Soho to replace Starling's that was lost. She used Leading Men Fiber Arts Box Office in Neon Pencil. Rav page here. Jill was able to buy the skein from Kitty with a Cupcake when she couldn't find the colorway anywhere. Jill made a Bukett shawl by Linnea Ornstein for her swap partner out of Malabrigo Arroyo Lavanda with Woolbearers Merino Minis in Teal held double for the contrast colors. Her Rav page here. She also made a Lucky Duckling by Claire Garland out of Knit Picks Swish DK in Semolina and Suss Yarns Fishnet held together. She used Koigu and Sweet Sparrow scraps for the beak and feet. Her Rav page here.My Current Fix:Jill's been working on vanilla top down socks out of Opal in the Cakepops colorway. She's currently stalled because she can't find one of her Flexiflip needles. She started the Toddler Thrum Mittens by Steph Thomson from Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Bulky, but doesn't feel like working on them anymore. Her only real current knitting project is Raspberry Semifreddo Hat by Natalie Pelykh in Jaggerspun Green Line in the Dark Lilac colorway. What's really taking up her time is the Animal House cross stitch SAL from Satsuma Street. What I'm Jonesing For:Jill has a couple shawls that she likes, Pressed Flowers by Amy Christoffers and Tremolo by Claire Slade. She loves the Plumetis by Julie Knits in Paris, Paragon by Sylvia Watts-Cherry and Kari by Natasja Hornby. She like the Nurture Bralette by Celine Feyten Designs but doesn't know how into wearing bralettes she is.Uppers, Downers and Miscellaneous Links:Check out the awesome swap package that Jill got from Diane, Dina Ripper Creations! Buxom Cat KnitsDye Lots StudioApple Fiber StudioSvitandvicious on InstagramStranger ThingsCandy on HuluCold Case on HBOMaxMemorial page for Lisa Clark - parmesaner

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Episode 135 - Accidentally Cast On

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 60:40 Very Popular

In Episode 135, Greg and Pam discuss casting on, binding off, and stitch marker emergencies. Many thanks to Inkblobs Tanja for the episode introduction! You can check out the YouTube channel she mentioned here: Irizanjo. We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages or on our website here. Check out our group on Facebook! We would love to have you join us there. ***Please help us manage the group by answering the questions when you request to join!*** SPONSORS We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription. NOTES Note on Ravelry Links Note that many of the links in our show notes refer to pages on Ravelry.com. If visiting Ravelry causes you harm, please be cautious clicking links. If you are interested in a link that is inaccessible to you, you can email info at unravelingpodcast dot com and Greg and/or Pam will happily send you the information Patreon You can now financially support Unraveling...a knitting podcast on Patreon! Monthly membership levels are available at Swatch ($1), Shawl ($3), and Sweater ($6) and come with rewards like early access to book club episodes, access to a quarterly Zoom call, discounts on all Knitting Daddy patterns, and holiday cards. Nothing about the existing podcast is changing—we will continue to deliver regular and book club episodes like we have been doing for years—everything available via Patreon is extra. Financial support through Patreon helps us cover expenses like web hosting, prize shipping, and equipment upgrades. Patrons at the Shawl & Sweater Levels - join us on Sunday, March 20 at 3om Eastern for a zoom call! Details are on Patreon. Yarn in the News & Corrections Clara Parkes has an excellent podcast called Voices in Wool with Clara Parkes. Pam clarified that the Alpaca Owner's Association recognizes 16 colors for both Huacaya and Suri alpaca. Greg's Projects Greg is working on his Christmas Eve Cast-on socks. He is using yarn from Oink Pigments. Greg loves darning socks with the Darning & Mending Loom from Katrinkles. Check out Katy's Instagram video for how to mend hearts onto your clothes. Big thank-you to Katy for sending Greg the rest of the heddles that go with the small loom he purchased in January! Greg knitted a cowl in a new design. More to come. Greg is working on the Plants + Shapes DIY Applique Embroidery Kit from M Creative J. Pam's Projects Pam is getting ready to work on the Positive Plants embroidery kit from M Creative J. Pam started a charity hat using the Classic Cuffed Hat pattern from Purl Soho. She is using KnitPicks Mighty Stitch. Pam worked on a pair of socks for Scott using Paton's Kroy. She is loosely following the Vanilla Latte pattern by Virginia Rose-Jeanes. Pam used a Turkish cast on. Pam worked on a Mash It Up Hat by Babs Ausherman. She is using fingering weight leftovers. Pam worked on her Cosy Stripe Blanket by Attic24. She is using Stylecraft Special DK. Pam finished Gniber, the Carolina FiberFest Craft Along gnome. Pam finished 3 panels for a yarn bombing project at the high school her daughter went to. Book Club Book Club Break - Pam & Greg both have a lot of unusual demands on their time right now. We will be back with the book club in episode 137. Next episode we will continue Section 2 of The Knitter's Book of Yarn: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing, Using, and Enjoying Yarn by Clara Parkes. We will begin a discussion of color. We try to host book club so you don't need the book to enjoy the discussions but this book is such a wealth of knowledge we highly recommend it! Current/Upcoming Unraveling Events Pam talked about the workshops available at the Carolina FiberFest. Greg mentioned that he will be giving a free short talk on the Saturday of the festival. Miscellaneous Pam mentioned Tom Bihn's Swift bag. Greg mentioned The Traveling Wilburys. Pam and Greg expressed their support for the people of Ukraine. Affiliate Link Disclousure This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Cooperative Press, Amazon, or Knitcrate and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own. Find us all over the Internet Patreon: Unraveling...a knitting podcast Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Twitter: @UnravelingPod Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry and @pammaher on Instagram

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Almost Live From Kelly's Backyard

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 62:40

Kelly and I are together for this episode and recording in her backyard. We have lots of project updates and a discussion of our contests and an interesting podcast. Full notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast section of our shop website: TwoEwes.us Join the community on Ravelry or become a patron and support the show on our Patreon Page. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Subscribe on Android or Subscribe on Google Podcasts Marsha's Projects Quick Switch Hat by AbbyeKnits. My son liked the hat so much I cast on another for him using Meeker Street Olives Outerwear DK in the colorway Sage. I finished the hat and was worried it was too small but it fits well and he loves it. Nanny Meier's Tea Cozy by Amelia Carlsen. I am using Cascade 220 Heather in Red Wine Heather (9489) and green Irelande (2429). I have finished both sides and am ready to sew together and make pompoms. Meadow Stripe Socks using Patons Kroy Sock in the colorway, Meadow Stripes and Lang Yarns Jawoll Superwash fingering for the heels and toes. Working on gusset. Garter Squish Blanket I'm so excited to start another garter squish blanket for our Stash Busting Blanket Along. Phrancko Designs crew neck from Phrancko.com by Frank Jernigan. I'm using my green and brown handspun merino. I finished the body and about half of the first sleeve when Ben came home and I was able to have him try it on. It is too small all over but especially tight fitting through the shoulders and upper arms. I will have to frog and find another pattern. The good news is he loves the Fibonacci sequence striping. I cast on for a cowl and am using the helix knitting technique with four colors green (Amazon), blue (Cornflower), light blue (Rain), and mauve (Plum) that our listener Rochelle (Reecreates) suggested. Here is a link to the Purl SoHo video. I'm spinning a 2lb bag of Manx Loaghton in my stash. This is a protected breed from the Isle of Man. I am using a woolen spun technique. Our listener UlrikaC recommended the Fiber Nation podcast episode about the history of the Manx Loaghtan sheep. Here is the link to the episode Manx for the Memories. Fiber Nation is an excellent podcast hosted by Alison Korleski. She examines the history of fiber production, sewing, crafting, and a few mysteries. Here are links to some of the episodes I listened to that I found fascinating. Home Economics Versus Hitler: Sewing in WWII Hemp: The Fall and Rise of a Forbidden Fiber The Mystery of Gunnister Man The Donner Party ad the Doll: Patty Reed's Doll Kelly's Projects I finished a pair of socks (Ravelry link) in Bob Ross Happy Little Mistakes yarn from Weird Sisters Wool Emporium in Aberdeen. I used the stitch pattern from Blueberry Waffle socks. I also started and finished a charity hat with sock scraps (including the leftovers from the finished socks) and I'm currently working on a Helix Hat with some vintage sock yarn. I started a Garter Squish blanket to use the handspun leftovers from my tossing of the stash. I'm about to the halfway mark and I'm almost done with the natural white Columbia and Oxford that I'm using as the base color. I spun more Oxford and then I knit all of that (maybe 375 yards). So now it's stalled again. I have one more batt that is already carded, but I think I may need to card more. This blanket will be helping with my fleece stash, too. Finally doing some of the weaving in ends and blocking that I didn't do during the pandemic. A crochet shawl, a knitted shawl, the Rachel Sweater and the Dark Green Forest Sweater should all be ready to wear at Stitches this weekend! We Want to Hear You! Give us a call and tell us about your favorite LYS! Go to speakpipe.com/twoewes and leave a message. It will take 90 seconds or less. Or you can use the voice memo app on your phone and email us the audio file. We'll put your voice feedback on the show! Whidbey Weavers Guild Spin In: Saturday, April 2 and Sunday April 3 10:00-4:00 both days Oak Harbor High School Admission $20 for both days Winter Weave Along Just about a month left. It ends March 31. There is an FO thread and a chat thread and prize winners will be drawn from both. Two Ewes' Hand Dyed Cotton Yarn and Dishcloth Pattern Giveaway One day left to enter! Stash-Busting Blanket Along Starts now, ends May 31. There will be prizes.

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Blanket-A-Long Starts

Self-Care for Extremely Busy Women

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 57:42 Very Popular

Full notes with photos, links, and a transcript can be found in the podcast section of our shop website: TwoEwesFiberAdventures.com Join the community on Ravelry or become a patron and support the show on our Patreon Page. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Subscribe on Android or Subscribe on Google Podcasts We Want to Hear You! Give us a call and tell us about your favorite LYS! Go to speakpipe.com/twoewes and leave a message. It will take 90 seconds or less. Or you can use the voice memo app on your phone and email us the audio file. We'll put your voice feedback on the show! Marsha's Projects Nanny Meier's Tea Cozy by Amelia Carlsen. I am using Cascade 220 Heather in Red Wine Heather (9489) and green Irelande (2429). I have finished both sides and am ready to sew together and make pompoms. Meadow Stripe Socks using Patons Kroy Sock in the colorway, Meadow Stripes and Lang Yarns Jawoll Superwash fingering for the heels and toes. Ready to start heel flap on the second sock. Quick Switch Hat by AbbyeKnits. My son liked the hat so much I cast on another for him using Meeker Street Olives Outerwear DK in the colorway Sage. I finished the hat but I think it is too small. Phrancko Designs crew neck from Phrancko.com by Frank Jernigan. I'm using my green and brown handspun merino. Finished the ribbing but I'm waiting for Ben to try on the sweater before binding off. Frank says to use the invisible ribbed bind off, but with the warning that it is difficult to frog, so I want to be sure of the length. Started first sleeve Finished my spinning project with merino roving from The Weaving Works that I bought at a gathering of spinners on Whidbey Island several years ago. I have a one ounce ball of green (Amazon), blue (Cornflower), light blue (Rain), and mauve (Plum). I cast on for a cowl and am using the helix knitting technique with four colors that our listener Rochelle (Reecreates) suggested. Here is a link to the Purl SoHo video. Found a 2lb bag of Manx Loaghton in my stash. This is a protected breed from the Isle of Man. I am using a woolen spun technique. Kelly's Projects I'm still working on a pair of socks (Ravelry link) in Bob Ross Happy Little Mistakes yarn from Weird Sisters Wool Emporium in Aberdeen. I'm using the stitch pattern from Blueberry Waffle socks. I started a Garter Squish blanket to use the handspun leftovers from my tossing of the stash. I'm about to the halfway mark and I'm almost done with the natural white Columbia and Oxford that I'm using as the base color. I'm going to have to spin more. Winter Weave Along Starts October 15 and goes through the end of March. Two Ewes' Hand Dyed Cotton Yarn and Dishcloth Pattern Giveaway January 13 - February 28 Drop by our Ravelry thread and let us know your favorite dishcloth pattern and you will be entered to win a skein of our hand-dyed cotton and a Two Ewes' dishcloth instructions. Never made a dishcloth? Tell us if you are a dishcloth newbie. Stash-Busting Blanket Along Starts now, ends May 31. There will be prizes.

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The Radical Self-Care of Knitting

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2021 31:52

In the spirit of the season, I begin this show with a list of my go-to self-care essentials. Things you may not even be aware of that I believe bring high value to our self-care journeys. From a simple cheap notebook to a high end imported French tea…it's all here. Take your pick from the links below. The complete list is on the blog below. I had such fun talking to Brandi Cheyenne Harper, who is a VERY cool woman and a knitting genius. Her designs are so beautiful and hip and just plain fresh! And she really makes a compelling case for why knitting truly is absolute self-care. I learned: How she got started What knitting has to do with self-care How false modesty does NOT help us…but knitting does How to enjoy knitting imperfectly How she fits pleasure knitting into her knit-biz life How long it takes to do her patterns (it's surprisingly fast!) I hope you enjoy as much as I did. A very fun project to carry into the New Year! Happy New Year everyone. Love, RESOURCES Suzanne's Complete List of Top Self-Care Items for the New Year: Five Star Notebooks Dream Time Eye Pillow Hydro Flask Water Bottle Anchor Soundcore headphones Large Neck Shoulder Wrap Alter Eco Brown Butter Chocolate Bar Marriage Frere Earl Grey Blue tea Dr. Teal's Epsom Salts Brandi's Website Brandi's Instagram Brandi's Easy Beanie pattern (Takes only a day to do it!) Brandi's cool patterns Brandi's book: Knitting for Radical Self-Care MORE ABOUT BRANDI Brandi Cheyenne Harper is a knitting designer and instructor living in Brooklyn, NY. She is the author of Knitting for Radical Self-Care: A Modern Guide, a how-to book encouraging us to knit as a gateway to living a restful and powerful life. You can find her work published in collaboration with Vogue Knitting and Purl Soho. She shares her entrepreneurial journey on Instagram @brandicheyenneharper

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Finding Authenticity with Quayln Stark

Making

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 54:29 Transcription Available

Welcome to Making Conversation, a podcast for makers where we share with you some incredible people within this community we love so much. Here's where you get to listen to a little part of their making journey.Interview Intro: I'm your host Ashley Yousling. Today I'm talking with Quayln Stark of QUOE. As an artist and designer, Quayln's passion for self-expression and inclusivity shine through each of his creations. From sewing and quilting to knitting and crochet, Quayln pairs traditional fiber arts techniques with imaginative designs, colors, and textures. You can find his free Crochet Lentil pattern–an adorable amigurumi cat designed for Making–when you log in at themakingapp.com. Quayln is featured in the inaugural issue of our newest publication BRIGHT, a bi-annual magazine centered on diverse voices, repurposing, craftivism, and the future of making - now available for 2022 subscriptions at makingzine.com. You can follow Quayln's process on the Making app, Instagram @portquoelio, and TikTok @quoe, and on his website quoe.us. Giveaway Sponsor: This week's giveaway is sponsored by Purl Soho, and we're giving away 5 skeins of their Tussock yarn in Blue Fjord - a deep navy blue 60/40 superfine kid mohair and silk blend. The winner will also receive a pair of Purl Soho Rose Gold Fabric Shears made in Sheffield, England perfect for making precise cuts on your most precious fabrics.To enter this giveaway, download our new app, Making, and leave a comment on today's podcast episode post. Find us in the Apple App Store with a search for "Making." And if you don't have an iPhone–not to worry. Our Android app will be out next week. In the meantime, you can enter by commenting on the episode blog post at makingzine.com. The biggest of thanks to everyone involved in this weeks episode, Quayln, Purl Soho, the Making team and our producer Alice Anderson. I hope you'll join me each week as we talk and learn from more fascinating makers. For podcast notes and transcription, visit makingzine.com. Have a wonderful week!

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Episode 231: Let's Never Speak of It Again

make good: a knitting podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 53:45

Recorded on August 22, 2021 Book Talk starts at 24:52 Our annual Mother Bear KAL is on! Any Mother Bear that you have knit or crocheted in 2021 is eligible to post in our FO Thread. One post per bear please. Please see all the rules and participate in the Chatter Thread. #2021MBKAL2KL Virtual get-together via Zoom on Saturdays, 12 noon PST - Details here We will draw for the giveaway of Fredi Baker's Let's Shawl-a-Brate! pattern at the end of the episode. KNITTING Barb finished: Mother Bear 246 Bankhead Hat #17 Concrete Sunset Socks using WSK Aspen Sock in the Concrete Sunset colorway Tracie finished: Davis by Pam Allen in Juniper Moon Farm Zooey in Rigging colorway Barb is working On: That's My Jam by Steven Fegert, using a kit bought from Learning Men Fiber Arts, using their MCN blend Show Stealer. My Oasis pullover by Ririko, using Neighborhood Fiber Co. Rustic Fingering in the Conton colorway and Neighborhood Fiber Co. Rustic Fingering Gradients in Shades of Emerald Mimosa by Boo Knits, using Hazel Knits Artisan Sock in the Giddy Up colorway Architexture Cowl by Jennifer Weismann, using Leading Men Fiber Arts Box Office in the Blue Ink colorway She cast on: From Where You Were Plucked hat by Corrie Willard, using Knit Picks Stroll fingering in the Orbit Tonal colorway Vanilla socks using Knit Circus Greatest of Ease in the Electric Mayhem colorway Tracie doesn't want to think about: Tulip Tank Top by Purl Soho in Araucania Caña Ruca She has cast on: Party of 8 by Christie Archer in Leading Men Fiber Arts Diva in Blue Steel and Rowan Fine Art in Lapwing Octave by Dee O'Keeffe in Invictus Yarns Adventure Double Sock Blank in Hermie Oak Segue And she continues to work on: Vanilla Socks in Lollipop Quintessential Gripes Still Crazy Fiddly Bits Cowl by Jana Pihota, using Tracie's handspun from fiber by Woolgatherings Polwarth/silk BOOKS Barb finished: Happily Ali After & Other Fairly True Stories by Ali Wentworth - 3 stars The Girls Weekend by Jodi Gehrman - 3 stars Tracie Finished: What Doesn't Kill Her by Carla Norton Men to Avoid in Art and Life by Nicole Tersigni Barb recommends Woodstock Chimes wind chimes

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Episode 34: Cast-ons!

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2021 46:54 Very Popular

We're back! We missed you! Techniques we talked about this week: Backward loop cast on - tutorial by Cocoknits (https://cocoknits.com/blogs/knit-tutorials/how-to-backward-loop-cast-on) Knitted cast on - tutorial by Tin Can Knits (https://blog.tincanknits.com/2013/06/14/knitted-cast-on/) Cable cast on - tutorial by Purl Soho (https://www.purlsoho.com/create/cable-cast-on/) Long Tail cast on - tutorial by Brooklyn Tweed (https://brooklyntweed.com/pages/casting-on) Old Norwegian (aka German Twisted) cast on - tutorial by Very Pink Knits (https://verypink.com/2012/01/04/german-twistedold-norwegian-cast-on/) Provisional cast on - tutorial by Purl Soho (https://www.purlsoho.com/create/provisional-cast-on-video/) Tubular cast on - tutorial by Andrea Mowry (https://youtu.be/RbElPT1bCg8) Jeny's surprisingly stretchy cast on - tutorial by Jeny Staiman (https://youtu.be/3n8E3I6Cg2k) I-cord cast on - tutorial by Brooklyn Tweed (https://brooklyntweed.com/pages/how-to-knit-i-cord-cast-on-video-tutorial) Garter Tab cast on - tutorial by Stephen West (https://youtu.be/60eSIfHjMow) make good Summer KAL: The Jessie Maed-along! Make any Jessie Mae pattern that strikes your fancy! End date August 31 Participate by making something you love and tagging us #makegoodmaedalong Send us your letters! dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com

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Ep 163: Washing a Fleece and Drafting Techniques

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2021 65:51

Our Summer Spin In is underway and in this episode we answer listener questions on washing a fleece and drafting techniques. Show notes with full transcript, photos, and links can be found in the podcast section of our shop website: TwoEwesFiberAdventures.com. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Subscribe on Android or Subscribe on Google Podcasts Marsha's Projects Walk Along Tee by Ankestrick (Ravelry link) It has been slow going but the sleeves are done and I've started the bottom ribbing! Halfway on the foot on the second sock of a pair of socks for myself using Drops Fabel Print that I bought in San Luis Obispo. My Barber Pole spinning project has hit a road bump. All the green and brown has been plied into a three-ply. I decided to spin a bobbin of just dark brown in Navajo (or chain) ply. This was not successful because I'm an uneven spinner and this technique emphasizes the variation. Back to the drawing board. Kelly's Projects Faye's Flower Blanket, a crochet project, is mostly sewn together. The triangles and corners need to be put on. I am using single crochet to attach them all. The pattern is Persian Tile Blanket (Ravelry link) by Jane Crowfoot. I am using Knit Picks Brava worsted. Finished one charity hat. It's a beanie style with a small 1” ribbing and the rest is just stockinette with two fingering yarns held together. Dishcloths! I've made about 7 dishcloths out of some cotton spirit yarn that Marsha and I dyed about 4 years ago and never did anything with. Spinning Questions We Answered: Drafting Techniques: What are the different drafting techniques and what are some tips? How are you drafting? What hand is where? Short, medium, long… Forward, backward… Drafting techniques: what have you used and what is your favourite? What is the preparation? Commercial preparation: top vs roving vs sliver vs batts Abby Franquemont's take on it How to get started with long draw? Here is a good article: Seven Drafting Techniques How do you wash a fleece? Here is a good article: Washing Grease Fleece and for further information you can listen to our episode on washing a fleece and read the show notes for lots of links! Washing: Episode 27B Fiber Myth Busting Bonus Episode. Resources: The Intentional Spinner: A holistic approach to making yarn. Judith MacKenzie McCuin. 2009. The Alden Amos Big Book of Handspinning: Being a compendium of information, advice, and opinions on the noble art and craft. Alden Amos. 2001. More cool info! A Spinner's Study Ravelry group. This month's breeds (June 2021) are Finn and Teeswater. The spinning challenge for the month is “Spinning and Plying the Other Way.” From SalPal, Sarah: The Three Waters Farm Ravelry group maintains a bundle and thread of patterns that are good for handspun. https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/search#pattern-topic=257… Momdiggity--Jo Ann suggests that any pattern calling for Spin Cycle yarn would be a good pattern for handspun. Spring Summer 2021 Knitty-Spin column by Jilian Moreno: Planning for a Project-The Beginning Drafting from Worsted to Woolen, Craftsy class be Jacey Boggs Faulkner. Summer Spin In Memorial Day - Labor Day May 31st - September 6th Transcript of Show Marsha 0:03 Hi, this is Marsha and this is Kelly. We are the Two Ewes of Two Ewes Fiber Adventures. Thanks for stopping by. Kelly 0:10 You'll hear about knitting, spinning, dyeing, crocheting, and just about anything else we can think of as a way to play with string. Marsha 0:17 We blog and post show notes at Two Ewes Fiber Adventure dot com. Kelly 0:22 And we invite you to join our Two Ewes Fiber Adventures group on Ravelry. I'm 1hundredprojects, Marsha 0:29 and I am betterinmotion. Kelly 0:31 We are both on Instagram and Ravelry. And we look forward to meeting you there. Both 0:36 Enjoy the episode. Marsha 0:43 Good morning, Kelly. Kelly 0:44 Hi, Marsha. People will notice that we are not together. We're coming at you from separate microphones in separate states. Marsha 0:58 And yes, I think we have thought it would happen. But well, we should explain why we thought it was going to happen. Maybe people don't know that we were together over the Memorial Day weekend. That you and Robert drove up from California Kelly 1:12 It was a very exciting trip, for lots of reasons. Marsha 1:17 And well, so we should say that you brought the two dogs. You brought Bailey, who travels pretty well. She's gone camping with you hasn't she? Kelly 1:26 she's gone... Well, not too much because of the pandemic. Marsha 1:32 Okay, Kelly 1:32 So she's gone on two camping trips. The first one was right before the pandemic started. And she was... she was just learning. You know, we had not had her all that long. And so she got a lot of walks. And she was-- we were really worried about, you know, leaving her in the crate when we had to leave the trailer and stuff like that, because she went crazy and broke crate doors and stuff. And then the last time we went camping was in November of 2020. So she's only been twice but she's pretty good. Yeah. I mean, at least she's, she's more experienced at living with us. Yeah. then then then Beary. Kelly 1:40 And then I'm sure this is Beary's first camping trip. Kelly 2:23 I would guess, yeah. Marsha 2:25 And he did great. They will both dogs did great Kelly 2:29 Well Beary came to us not even really knowing how to get into the car, and not liking getting into the car and he has a ramp that we use to get him in. And at the SPCA they were really, you know, really careful to tell us you, you can't push him up the ramp, and you have to lure him with food and toys and you know, get that cheese in the can and you can spray it on the ramp, get him up there. And anyway, we didn't do that. But we did use a lot of liver and we taught him to get up into the truck, which is much higher than a regular car, with the ramp. So we were practicing. We were practicing on the ramp for a couple of weeks before we left. Marsha 3:14 It's steep! That ramp is pretty steep The truck is really tall and the ramp is not that long, either. It's what, six feet maybe Kelly 3:23 Maybe Yeah, Marsha 3:24 unfolded. So it ends up being kind of a steep ramp. And I was watching and he does sort of have to get a running start. Kelly 3:31 Yes. {laughing] Marsha 3:32 And then don't stop. You don't want him to stop on that ramp. Kelly 3:36 He'll just start sliding back down. But, and when we're first practicing, he would get tired. Like he would go up it a couple times. You know, I could only do it, I can only practice with him a few times because maybe like by the fourth time it was too much work. Now he's in much better shape now. Marsha 3:56 Well, so we have to talk a little bit about well, there's so many things. I know that, but you guys, you basically arrived on the Friday before Memorial Day weekend, which I don't know what the date is that like the 29th I think or something like that. Kelly 4:10 Something like that. Marsha 4:10 I don't remember, anyway. And you left Tuesday morning. So Memorial Day was Monday and you left Tuesday morning. And while you were here I think Saturday we just sat on the deck the whole day, didn't we? Kelly 4:25 Yeah. Marsha 4:26 And we took the... we took our dogs for walks through the neighborhood and then just sat on the deck and everything. And then both Sunday and Monday we took them to the dog park at Magnuson Park which is on... people who are not in Seattle that's on Lake Washington. It's a former, I believe, Navy base that's been converted to quite a nice park with all sorts of different activities there. Anyway, one part of it is a dog park where you can take your dogs off leash and you were, I think, a little worried about Beary at first, but you let him off and he did fine. Kelly 5:05 Yeah, I wasn't sure. You know, we only had him a month. He doesn't really have much in the way of training. And you know, he recognizes his name, I think. And then he doesn't have a reliable, you know, come when called. But it was such a long walk from the parking lot to the dog park that he wasn't he wasn't fast enough to get away from me. If he wasn't coming. If he wasn't coming, I could have run over and gotten him and brought him back to where he needed to be so that... Marsha 5:43 Well, yeah, because I be parked at the southern end which then you have a long walk to the dog par. There's a parking lot that you just walk a few feet to the dog park but of course, I made them go on the long one, but it was better. It was funny though watching him because, and we've talked about this Kelly... I should also say too, that the three dogs Bailey and Beary and Enzo all got along pretty well. They--when you guys first arrived, we just took them for a walk. And Enzo was. really curious as to what who these dogs were and what was going on, but we didn't have any problems at all with them Marsha 6:19 No, they were fine. A little grumbling and raised lip Marsha 6:22 yeah, Kelly 6:23 And hey, this is my space. But it wasn't bad. It was it was relatively easy. Also just so everyone knows, they were also very highly managed. Marsha 6:35 Yes, Yes, they were. Well, they were. Kelly 6:39 It felt easy, because we were doing a lot of work to make it that way. Marsha 6:42 Yes. Well, they were on leash a lot all three dogs were on leash. And I think Enza was on a leash the night you arrived. Yeah, Friday night and then a good part of Saturday. Yeah. And then I finally let him off leash it because he was pretty good. I mean, he was pretty good about leaving them alone once they all kind of lost interest in each other. Kelly 6:48 Yeah, Marsha 7:04 But your your dogs were on a leash a lot and then oh, at dinnertime you would put them, you know, put them in the truck. So...Yes, there was a lot of managing going on. Kelly 7:15 Yes, in their giant four wheel drive silver crate. [laughing] Marsha 7:20 Yeah. Just a side note about that truck. I've never seen such a big truck! I mean that it's...I hope Robert doesn't listen to this. Kelly 7:32 It's Ridiculous! Marsha 7:33 I'm sure it's lovely. But it's it's so big. And the... And I know Kelly, you're, you're shorter than I am. Right. And I'm not a giant but I'm also not really short either. I'm just average height. But I swear the hood of the truck is over my head or level with my head it'ss so tall. Kelly 7:35 That's ridiculous. And the key fob weighs about 17 pounds. Marsha 8:05 Because if you drive a big truck, you have to have a key fob with some heft to it. Kelly 8:10 Yeah, it's a it's a manly truck in the most ridiculous way. But I have to say it. It got us up there and got us back. Marsha 8:23 And filled with furniture Kelly 8:25 filled with furniture, filled with dogs. Yeah, it's gonna pull a bigger trailer because that's another part of the reason we went up there was to take a look at a trailer that we bought that we're having worked on. That will replace the little trailer. It'll be a little bit bigger. And so this truck will pull that bigger trailer. So you know, I can't laugh about it too much. But Marsha 8:49 yes, stop your complaining! It's funny, because I did think that your old truck was big. It seems small compared to this one. Kelly 9:01 Yeah, yeah. If they were sitting next to each other, it would look puny. Mm hmm. Yeah. Marsha 9:08 Anyway, but uh, yeah. So that so part of the trip was to go look at the trailer, which is in Bend Oregon, right. So you looked at that, and then you came up. And then the other part of the trip, besides seeing me and Ben and my brother in the dog thing was to pick up furniture. Kelly 9:28 That you and Mark had been very graciously storing for us throughout the pandemic. Yeah. Marsha 9:37 And I think the mirror was actually Kelly 9:39 a year before the pandemic. Marsha 9:42 I think it's more than that. Kelly 9:42 No, I mean, it was a year before the pandemic started. Marsha 9:45 Oh, yeah, I think we've had it two plus years. Yeah. Kelly 9:48 Cuz we were supposed to come pick it up. We were planning to come pick it up last year, but the pandemic happened so it had already been in your house, a year when we were, when the pandemic. At least a year when the pandemic started. So yeah, Marsha 10:04 you posted on Instagram about getting... like... something like getting your crap out of our house. And I didn't say this, but what I wanted to say is it didn't really make a dent. [laughing] Anyway, but it's very nice you have the mirror and then a secretary that my brother had found and Robert's using that, and he's very excited about it. He's been posting pictures of it on Instagram Kelly 10:33 Yeah, he's very excited. So yeah, he likes it. Marsha 10:38 And it's old. Kelly 10:39 And it's fancy, because Robert is fancy. [laughing] Marsha 10:44 So my brother says it's from 1790 to 1810. Something around that. Kelly 10:49 Kind of cool. I wish it could talk. Marsha 10:51 I know. But you know what I was thinking. It's a perfect place for you to write with your fountain pens. You need to use your antique fountain pens. Kelly 10:59 Oh, yeah. Well, I don't know that he's gonna let me near it. [laughing] Marsha 11:08 Well, it's very nice. Anyway, but the so the dogs were great. I was laughing though. When we were walking through the dog park, that Enzo and Bailey, were darting all around sniffing and you know how they run ahead and then they run behind you and they run ahead. And Beary reminds me of a container ship, you know that it takes three miles to stop. He doesn't... he just walks in a line. He doesn't veer off to the right or left like he, if he sniffs anything, he sniffs it because he is crossed his path, or his path has crossed it. Not that he's... you know, where the other dogs, ooh they smell something and they start off in another direction? He doesn't do that. Kelly 11:50 He conserves his energy. Marsha 11:52 He conserves his energy. And didn't we notice we think that he... we were laughing we thought he had a little bit of a waist. Yes. Kelly 12:05 Because I can almost feel a rib. Marsha 12:12 He is a very sweet dog. Kelly 12:14 He's very good. Yeah, I was very, very pleased with how well he did and when we... we camped in a tent. And it turned out to be a six person tent, which was perfect because there's me and there's Robert and there's Bailey and then there's Bearry who's like three people, so we fit perfectly. But when we blew up the air mattress inside of the tent and, you know, made the bed and he comes in and he immediately lays down on the air mattress like "Well, good god. Finally you got me the right size of dog pillow." He was just so funny. He cracks me up. He's a very, very goofy dog. And he just, he's a lot of fun. So he had a great time. Bailey worries a lot. But I think she had a good time too. And I had a great time. And we didn't have time to record. Marsha 13:14 We didn't have time to record. We didn't even really knit very much. Kelly 13:18 Not very. You were able to do some on your on your sweater. But yeah, I did a couple dishcloths. Marsha 13:23 A little bit and we were mostly just managing dogs, getting furniture, you know, walking dogs. Cooking, talking. Whatever. And the weather was gorgeous. Kelly 13:41 I was surprised for that time of year. I was kind of surprised. And I felt really lucky that the weather was so good. Marsha 13:47 So we spent pretty much three full days on the deck. Kelly 13:49 Yeah, it was nice. It's very nice. Well, let's talk about what you were working on on the deck. Marsha? Marsha 13:56 Oh, yes. What was I working on? Oh, my projects. Oh, so my... Well, my sweater. And we had a some conversations about my sweater too. So the Walk Along tee by Anka Stricke. I have to tell you where I am now. I think actually, I can't remember, Kelly. I was working on the sleeves when you were here, wasn't I? Yes, it was my second sleeve. Anyway, I finished both sleeves. Kelly 14:21 Yeah. Marsha 14:22 And I was listening to our last episode. And I was talking about making them not three quarter length, but just to hit just above the elbow. We had that whole conversation about what's the right length. Anyway, and I ended up making them so they hit sort of, you know, halfway between the arm pit and the elbow. So they're not...they're not capped, So they're not capped sleeves, but they're not...They're definitely not three quarter and they're definitely not down to the elbow. Kelly 14:53 Yeah, they're like a regular sleeve, I think they're like a regular short sleeve. Yeah, that's like a regular --like a women's t shirt short sleeve? Marsha 15:02 Yeah, yeah. Yeah. And, and I'm gonna have plenty of yarn. I was worried about yarn. And we've had a lot of conversations about that. I'm fine. And I... Kelly 15:12 The dreaded yarn chicken is not on the table! Marsha 15:13 Yeah, yes. And I did. So the last episode, I think I was talking about how I had put the body on waste yarn and was gonna do the sleeves, and then go back to the body. So now I have gone back to the body. And when you were here, we I tried it on. You said I should make it an inch longer before I start the ribbing, which I've done. And now I've done... I've done two rows of the ribbing, and I have to do a total of five. And then I'll bind off. Now what I had talked about doing is putting... On the sleeves, you do the five rows of ribbing, and then you do reverse stockinette to make sort of this in the contrast in color. And we had a conversation about that we decided that it's probably best not to do that. So I'm not going to put that contrasting border on I'm just going to do the ribbing and bind off and call it good. So I'm getting close to being done. Kelly 16:09 Yay. Marsha 16:10 Finally, yeah. Kelly 16:13 I need to weave in the ends on that tee that I made. Because I think there is some time I could actually still wear it with the weather we've been having. I could actually. I don't have anywhere to wear it to but but I probably could with the weather I probably could still wear it. And same with you. Right? When you finish it. You'll still you'll still have plenty of weather you could still wear a wool tea. Yeah. Marsha 16:41 On Instagram, Kelly, I posted a picture of you sitting on the deck and you have your bare feet but you have a flannel on. Somebody, I remember somebody made a comment about your bare feet and the flannel. And it's like, yes, it's Seattle, you wear flannel in the summer. Maybe you don't have it on all day. But you probably have it on in the morning. And in the evening. Yeah. So I can wear too. I can definitely wear this, I can wear this during part of the summer, because it is not exactly hot here all the time. So anyway, but yeah. And then I'm still, you know, endlessly working on the pair of socks that I've been working on for months and months. There's really nothing to report. I'm still on the foot. I do, you know, three or four rows every so often when I pick it up. Yeah. And then I would continue to work on my spinning project. But I think, Kelly, why don't you talk about your projects, and then we'll talk about my spinning because we're gonna talk a little bit about spinning. Kelly 17:41 Okay, yeah. Marsha 17:43 Does that make sense? Kelly 17:44 That does make sense. So I have some exciting news and then some really boring. Okay. So the most exciting thing is that since the last episode, I've actually put together the entire... all of the octagons and squares of the blanket that I'm making for my grandniece. I'm calling it Faye's flower blanket. It's a crochet project. I've been talking about it for a while. It's made of Knitpicks Brava sport. No, Knitpicks Brava worsted weight, is the yarn. So it's the Persian Tile Blanket by Jane Crowfoot. And I really love it, it looks great. It's all put together with you know, single crochet, I didn't sew it together, I single crocheted it together. And I was able to with the yarn, because you know, I talked about how much yarn was leftover. I was able with the yarn I had leftover to always be crocheting it together with a color that was on the edge of either the octagon or the square that I was putting together so that that was nice. I didn't have to... I didn't end up having to mix colors at all with the with yarn that I was, you know, that I was putting it together with and I just now have the triangles that go on the sides. It's the triangles have to go on it and then four corners. And then I'll be done. Marsha 19:23 All right!. Kelly 19:24 Yeah, but I think she's gonna really like it. Because it's so colorful and it's turned, it's turned out really nice. And I might, I keep thinking maybe I'll make another one of these. I still do... once everything is put together. I still do need to do the edging as Marsha and I talked about Yeah. So it's not you know, it's not like it's gonna be done tomorrow Marsha 19:29 And have you thought more about how you'll do th edging? Kelly 19:50 I am probably just going to do the edging as the pattern calls for just four rows of it and that's not... nothing, nothing special. The real action is in all the flowers. So I think the border will just be kind of plain. Marsha 20:08 Yeah, it would distract. Kelly 20:10 I may, depending on how much yarn I have left, I may have to do like, not the same color all the way around the whole blanket. You know, for each round, I may not be able to use the same color. But I don't think that will be a problem. I think it will, it will go just fine. There won't even be noticeable with as much riot of color is going on in that. So that's really exciting. It went together a lot faster than I expected it to. And then I finished a charity hat, this little beanie with this... Usually I make you know enough ribbing that if you wanted to, you could fold it up when I make a hat. But this time I thought No, I'm just going to make it one inch or one and a half inch. I don't remember something like that. A ribbing and then the rest of it is just a little beanie. Not slouchy or anything like that. And it's made of, it's actually not... I don't think it's very pretty. I just made it with all the scraps I had left of sock yarn. And the colors. only marginally go together. So I'm not sure it's the best looking thing. But I said that to Robert and he said, Oh, I think it looks nice. So I guess you know, to my eye the colors don't go together but, but they do kind of. I started with the yellow and purple that I had used in one hat and then from that I went to just a purple and then I did purple and blue and I added in a pink stripe. And anyway, by the time you get from the bottom to the top, it's changed from this purple and gold. You know, purple and gold purple and yellow, to like a bright blue and greeny blue color. So, kind of a gradient but not really. It's a hat. It'll be warm. It's okay. Marsha 22:19 It will fit someone's head. Kelly 22:20 Yeah, it's not ugly. It's just not.... it's just not the prettiest thing I've ever made. So yeah, and then dish cloths. I've been making dish cloths. That was my travel project. I did work on the hat while we traveled but mostly I worked on dish cloths. I worked on dish cloths a little bit on your deck. So I've made about seven dish cloths out of I think it's well,... It turned out to be four skeins of yarn... so I guess, no three skeins it's three skeins of yarn that we had dyed. Some cotton yarn, 100 gram skeins that we had dyed. I think it was originally on cones. Marsha 23:12 Were they cones or ball? Well you know those balls that are wrapped around cardboard centers you know Kelly 23:18 Yes, it's nice cotton. Yeah, I don't know. It's thicker than crochet cotton. Marsha 23:23 Mm hmm. Kelly 23:25 So yeah, I don't remember what it came on but it came from the... it came from a weaving stash so Marsha 23:35 Isn't it the stuff I brought down that I got at the goodwill? Kelly 23:38 Oh, yes. Yes, it was you who'd gotten it. That's right. Yeah. Marsha 23:43 I went there...that was the days when... in those days when I used to go to the Goodwill. I don't go there anymore except to drop stuff off. Kelly 23:54 She's leaving the yarn for the rest of you who are in the Seattle area! [laughing] Marsha 23:57 Yeah, really go to the Goodwill and find treasures. Kelly 24:01 So yeah, we got dyes for cotton yarns, and we had dyed all of these. This was maybe four years ago, maybe five years ago. It was very early in the podcast that we dyed this and then we just never did anything. We were going to do something with it. And we were going to have it as a show topic, dyeing cotton, and we never did that. But anyway, it's making nice dish cloths. I guess. I haven't used one yet. Marsha 24:32 But well, and I haven't either because I would go out in the kitchen and there would be a dishcloth sitting by the sink. And then I go out to the kitchen a couple days later. Well, I was back and forth in between two days by go a couple days later I go out there and there was another dish plot that you had made. I've not used them. I promise I'm going to use them because I am under strict orders to use them But yeah, Kelly 24:58 I just threw one away. The last one that was in my drawer, I just threw away with a hole in it. So actually, I've put it in the compost with a hole in it. So I need to, I need to get the ends woven in and get a couple of these in my, in my drawer. So yeah, it's my standard dish cloth pattern it's, I think it's called the triple L tweed stitch. And it's, I just, I borrowed it from a pattern that was on Purl Soho. And I really like it. So I use it to make dish cloths all the time. And that's it. That's the sum total of my knitting and crocheting. So crocheting the blanket together, knit one hat, knit seven dish cloths. In what, three weeks? Because we were late, this episode is late. That's a lot of time for very little amount of production. Marsha 25:55 Yeah, yeah. Well, we got the rest of the summer. Kelly 26:01 Yep. Yeah, true. Marsha 26:03 So I have not gotten very much done either. But because I've been very busy with projects around here. But anyway, um, so let's just talk a little bit about--we had some topics. Well, let's talk about our spinning projects now together. And then we can talk because we had some questions from listeners. So spinning projects, let's talk about that. I, as everyone knows, I've been working on a green and dark brown, three ply. And the last time we talked, I think, I don't remember now where I was, but I have finished plying all of the green. And so all I have left is the brown. And this is a Merino. And what I decided to do is just to spin one bobbin of the dark brown, and I want a three ply. So I decided to do a Navajo ply. And the the upside of a Navajo ply is you just need one, bobbin, and you don't need to spin three bobbins of yarn. And which I learned too is that the whatever was on the bobbin, that singles on the bobbin ends up on... all of that yarn ends up on another bobbin Do you know what I'm saying? It's if you have three bobbins you can't fill a bobbin with three bobbins. Kelly 27:25 Right, right, right. Marsha 27:27 But the Navajo ply, you just know that it's all going to fit on that bobbin. And the downside of a Navajo ply, is, if you are spinning like me a bit unevenly, is you don't have two other plies that might fill in if it's if you're in a thin section, it won't be paired with a thick section necessarily. So because you're you're doing... the Navajo ply is basically like a crochet chain stitch. Kelly 27:59 In fact, it's also called the chain ply. Yeah. Marsha 28:02 Okay. So, which is great if you're doing like... if you want to, you want to keep the color order in your roving, keep that color order in your final yarn is great. But you then have it spinning in order. So if you have a thick section, it's all going to be thick. And if you have a thin section, it's gonna be thin. Because you don't have your two other bobbins of yarn that are randomly being placed together. And so three singles are...at some point, it's all going to be... the chance of having three thick pieces and three thin pieces ply together are greatly reduced, right. So I spun an entire bobbin and plied it. And it's it's nice yarn, but it's not going to... it doesn't match with the three ply that I did with the two colors. So that's going to become something else. And I have more roving, which I'm going to just spin three bobbins and ply it the way I did the other. Kelly 29:14 Do the traditional three ply. Marsha 29:15 Yeah, yeah, Kelly 29:16 yeah, in the same way that it keeps... in the same way that using that chain ply technique keeps all the colors together, right? It preserves your color order. It also preserves your thickness. So the thin parts stay really thin and the thick parts get really thick. And yeah. Marsha 29:37 And what I would say is I don't, I'm not such a.... I'm not such a perfectionist that I think that that yarn is now bad yarn, right, though. It's not bad yarn, because I think it looks good. It's just that it doesn't match the yarn that I have, which is a problem if you're going to use use it together in a project. Kelly 29:58 Yeah, I mean, it's not even really that thick and thin. It's just that it's, it's different when you put it next to the other yarn that you've made. it is very different. Marsha 30:09 Yeah, yeah. Yeah. So yeah, that is that is true that is not, you know, when you're seeing the yarn thick and thin, it's not like night and day. It's not really dramatically different. But it's different enough that I don't want to use them together with, you know, in a project. Kelly 30:28 Yeah, and I have a feeling that even if your yarn was totally consistent, that just the texture or the feel of the, of that chain ply technique is different than a traditional, a traditional three ply. I mean, if you're making socks, and you know, you've done a traditional three ply, and then you have one bobbi left and you just chain ply it and use that. You know, in case you have yarn chicken issues, you're not going to notice, Marsha 30:59 okay, maybe I'm not thinking of this the right way. But if you have three bobbins, you're pulling the single off the same direction, right? So the way you spun it is all coming off the same direction. But with a chain ply, because you're making a loop is one half of the loop going back the other direction. It's the opposite direction. So it's like, like... I always when I spin a single the, the bobbin is turning... I say it's turning to the right. Yes, it's turning to the right. So is that an S? Kelly 31:41 You spin z and ply s. Marsha 31:44 Okay, so but with the chain stitch ply or Navajo ply isn't one of the singles is going to be z or S or what? I'm now... I'm getting confused, but they're not going to be all... you said. What did you say that you spin singles Z and ply S? So if you are ... if you have three bobbins, you would be plying all of this three z singles. s ply, right. But with the Navajo ply, the at least one of them is going to be s and the two zs. Is that? Kelly 32:32 I think if you turn it upside down, you know, if you turn it back the other way, it's still it's still spun the same direction. Marsha 32:40 Oh, it is. Kelly 32:40 Yeah, but but you're right, there's something about making that loop. There's something about making that loop that makes it a slightly different texture, I think it feels different. Or maybe it's the twist, the amount of twist you put in. That might be part of it too. Because it's easier to get too much twist or to get more twist when you're trying to manipulate that, you know, making the crochet chain loop. Marsha 33:08 And it could be me just being tense. Well, yeah, I mean, when was the last time I did this type of plying it was years ago. And so I thought, Oh, it's gonna be exactly the same. Well, it's not going to be, it's never gonna be exactly the same, because it's a completely different vibe. It's a different technique. Kelly 33:31 Yeah, it's a different technique. Marsha 33:32 So it was it was an idea I had, but it was not... Yeah, it didn't work. And Kelly 33:38 and yeah, and it's like you said it's not bad yarn. It's just not the same as it's not the same as the other ones. And when you do it more... When you use the same technique, you'll get something that's closer. Marsha 33:39 Yeah, yeah. So that's where I am, back to that. But anyway, Kelly 33:58 All right. Well, I am I just finished spinning. I had about I had about 20 grams of Santa Cruz Island fleece left, had 20 grams unspun. And then I had tiny little, maybe like one gram amounts on two different bobbins. And so I thought, Oh, I know I need to get this off my bobbins and I don't want to throw it away because that was a really nice fleece. So since I had some ready to spin, I just spun all that up onto those two bobbins plus another bobbin. Split it up to make it even as I could. And then I three plyed it. So I have a traditional three ply of the Santa Cruz Island, which is the same fleece that I used when I made I made the sock yarn that I put in the fair years ago. And I had this... I think it was 2018 when I did it, and so I had this leftover from then so it's been sitting on my bobbins since then. So I wanted to clear them off for the summer spin in. But while I was spinning, I was thinking about how different this spinning that I was doing was from what you were doing. And then also thinking about the questions, some of the questions that we gotten in the thread about drafting techniques and fiber preparation. And so let's just talk a little bit about drafting. So how do you draft Marsha, when you're spinning this yarn that you're spinning right now, how are you drafting? How do you hold your hands? And what do you do? Marsha 35:40 Well, it's sort of depends upon the hour and the day of the week, because I have to admit, I'm not consistent, I keep changing a little bit I normally do. Yeah, I keep changing a little bit. And I don't know, it's not even about whether that's right or wrong. That's just how I am because we're human, and we need to move our bodies and sometimes my hands get tired, so I have to change a little bit. And, and sometimes, depending, like when I first start a bobbin, I am a little, it's a little it's different than when I'm just getting into the rhythm. So I typically I hold the fiber in my left hand. And I always think of what you said, you know, you have to put, like you're holding a baby bird, or a butterfly or something in your hands and not like, grasp it really, really tight. I always sort of pre draft my fiber, let me just say that what I'm spending is, most of what I've been spinning recently is just roving that I've purchased. Which is different than something that you've carded yourself, it's a little bit, you know... Kelly 36:43 You have a lot more choices. I'm that's what I think about a commercial roving, I think you have a lot more choices in how you can draft and what kind of techniques you can use. Marsha 36:53 Also, I'd say to just about I keep sort of changing throughout the spin, especially when I've done the combo spins, because if you're using different fibers, like sometimes I have, you know, Merino in there and targhee and corriedale, and then silk thrown in there. So that, and sometimes the mohair too. So that changes, you're going to have to change how you draft depending on what fiber you're actually spinning. Kelly 37:19 Right, right. Marsha 37:20 But typically, like just now what I was just doing, you know, 100% Merino, I hold the fiber in my left hand. I've pre drafted it. So it's fluffy and kind of light and open. And then I try not to do that, that...what do you call it? Pinch an inch or whatever? Kelly 37:37 Inchworm. Marsha 37:40 And that's where you know, you hold the where the twist is going in. Just before that twist, you hold it with your thumb and forefinger and pull out the yarn, I find that I get more cramps in my hand. That's how I started spinning, because I felt like I had more control. But now that I've gotten more comfortable, I find that I get more cramps in my thumb, if I hold it that way. So what I do is I, a lot of times, I don't even use my right hand, I don't, like I'm just holding it in my left hand. And then every so often, if it starts getting a little thick, then maybe this is why I have thick and thin bits too. And if it starts getting a little thick, then I just take my right hand and pinch. So it doesn't... it stops putting that twist into the thing and maybe unroll it a little bit and pull it out. You know, but I did sort of, and sometimes I get a long, I get a long piece with a twist in it that's maybe 12 inches long. And then I just sort of pinch both ends and sort of pull it apart a little bit to get it to the thickness I want. Does that make sense? Kelly 38:38 Yeah, Yeah. Marsha 38:40 You know, I don't know what you call that. Kelly 38:41 Well, there's a lot of different names for the different techniques and it sounds like what you're doing is... Marsha 38:47 I'm doing chaos. Chaos, the technique! Kelly 38:51 No, I mean, I think you're doing a lot of the things that happen in a long draw. Right, because you're using only one hand and then your other hand is helping when you need to, to kind of pull it out a little bit more and make it a little bit thinner. Are you pulling back with your left hand very much or mostly just holding it straight? Marsha 39:09 Yes, I'm pulling back. Kelly 39:11 Spinning is such a, I mean, it's such an old form of creation, that I think every person who who's ever spun has spun slightly differently. And you know, there's categories of techniques, but within that there really is a lot of variation. So, but like that inchworm technique is called a short forward draw, because you're taking out a little bit and you're pulling it a short ways. You're drafting it a very short ways and then you're letting the twist into a very short little segment. So short forward draw because you're pulling forward. I typically don't pull forward with my right hand most of my spinning is happening with my left hand, that's where I hold the fiber, too. And so I usually do backward draw, maybe not short, backward draw, but maybe a longer backward draw using my right hand... I probably use my right hand more than you do. If I were spinning like a commercial roving, not trying to spin long draw, I probably use my right hand, it sounds like I use my right hand a little bit more than, than you do. But mostly I, I, you know, pull backwards with my left hand. And my right hand is helping things along, as opposed to actually doing the work of the spinning. But it's interesting. So the commercial preparation that you have, you know, the commercial roving or commercial top allows you to do a lot of different things with it. Right, you can do all those. What I was spinning the Santa Cruz Island, I was spinning punis, which are like a roll of fiber off the drum carder... or the not the drum carder, the hand cards. And really, because the fiber is so short, they're really tiny, thin, you know. The reason I'm calling them punis and not rolags, it's just the size of them. You normally when you roll it off of the hand cards, you have this like sausage shaped thing of fiber, it's called a rolag, the ones that they make with cotton, are much smaller, you know, and thinner diameter, and they call them punis. Marsha 41:32 Okay, Kelly 41:33 And because cotton doesn't stick to itself, they kind of roll them, we kind of you know, smash them a little bit to make them stick to each other better and not come apart. But with wool, you don't need to do that. And especially with this Santa Cruz Island, you don't need to do this because it is so crimpy that it's it really sticks to itself. So with these tight little...and the tightness of the of the roll that comes off of the handcard wasn't because I made it to be super tight. It's because of the crimp of the fiber. And what that fiber just wanted to do, it's not going to make a loose kind of loose sausage shape. It just had to come off in this little tiny, narrow diameter roll. Anyway, it's so clingy to itself, that really the only way that I could spin it was with either short forward or short backward draw, which is not my favorite. But it's a nice fiber. And I really enjoyed spinning it because it's an unusual breed. And it's one of the endangered breeds. So I'm happy to spin it the way it wants to be spun. But this is a good example of a fleece is going to tell you how it wants to be spun. Because I couldn't do... I could not do a long draw with it, that fiber just clings to itself way too much. Yeah, I couldn't do my normal kind of relaxed, backward draw spinning because the fiber just clings to itself so much. Sometimes you can use whatever you want. And sometimes you have to go with the with what the fiber is telling you to do right. Yeah. Marsha 41:51 I don't know that you have to start and go oh, and think to yourself, oh, this is the technique. This is the typical, or this is the technique that I need to use, or the draw that I need to use. You just organically do it because you have no choice. But to just to do it because of the fiber will tell you. Kelly 43:37 Yeah, that's right, I didn't sit down and say this is what I'm going to do to spin this fiber, it just, that's what I had to do to make to make it, you know, to make it work. And because the fiber is so short and so crimpy, in my carding I've created, I've created neps, you know, little tangled balls of fiber. And so I'm also I was also constantly picking off as I was going along, constantly picking off those little neps where I could, to make the yarn a little bit smoother. And I was only doing that because that's what I did for the skein that I entered into the fair because I wanted, I was hoping I would get a ribbon for it. And I did. So I was being really careful when I spun that. So I was trying to at least marginally make it match that yarn that I spun, because I want to make a pair of socks. And so this will give me a little bit more flexibility, you know, when I'm knitting it, into how long to make the top part of the socks because I'll have a little extra about 20 more, it turned out to be about 20 more grams. You know, by the time I had a little bit of waste at the end and everything. I got about 20 more grams of yarn out of it. So that was kind of nice, but I thought it was a good contrast between a carded preparation on my part and a commercially combed, or you know, mill carded preparation on your end. And then the two different techniques that we're using. Interesting, though, we both-- and maybe because you talked to me when you got your spinning wheel, but it's interesting that we both hold the fiber in our same hand. All the fiber with our left and a lot of people who are right handed do it the other way. Marsha 45:27 Hmm. It's interesting. Maybe it's because I, the first time I spun I spun on your wheel. And you showed me how to spin and you probably said, put it, put it in your left hand and I follow orders, you know, Kelly 45:38 yeah, I probably, I probably did! I switch sometimes and spin the other hand again, if I'm spinning for a long time, and I think oh, my hands getting a little tired. But that's...my typical is to put the fiber in my left hand. Marsha 45:51 I did some research. And I did find an article and this was on spinning daily.com. There's an article by Janine. I don't know how to pronounce this. It looks like back ridges, ba k r i g e s. And it's seven drafting techniques. And she has the names of the seven and descriptions and photographs. So I'll put a link to that because that was actually pretty interesting. Kelly 46:18 There's another really good resource for people, Oh, I thought I linked it and I didn't, I'll have to grab the link for you to put in the show notes. There's a craftsy class that I took from JC Boggs Faulkner, called Drafting: From Worsted to Woolen. And it was really good. I enjoyed that class. And she had swatches made out of all the different drafting styles. And some of them, I thought, Wow, you can really tell the difference between those. And some of them, I thought, okay, there's barely a difference. And so it's not going to matter in to my, for my purposes. It wouldn't matter whether I used one drafting, you know, one of the two drafting techniques or the other. And so, you know, it's like, Okay, well, I could just choose whichever one I liked, the better, whichever one I like better, because it looks like you get the same thing when you knit it up. So that was an interesting course, too, that I'll make sure is linked in the in the show notes in case someone wants to take that Craftsy class. It's still available. I checked it this morning. Marsha 47:21 Any more to add to about drafting. Kelly 47:24 I have a link in the show notes about the different names of the different preparations and you know, what is top versus what is roving versus what is sliver versus a batt of fiber. And so I have a link from Abby Franquemont's website that that I thought was a good kind of a primer on, you know, what are the... what do the different terms? What do the different terms mean? Marsha 47:49 We do have a question about how to get started with long draw from howmanystitches Liz, who's in Scotland. Did you want to touch on that? Kelly 47:57 Sure. I just want to thank prairie poet and supercut. For the other questions about what kind of drafting techniques we use and what our favorite drafting techniques are. We kind of got into earlier long draw is, you kind of just have to have a, well have a carded preparation, first of all, would be my suggestion, have a carded preparation of fiber, and then just be willing to make a lot of mistakes and have the yarn break, and then you just start again. Because you, you have to try not to touch it with your right hand and let the fiber come out of your left hand. Marsha 48:41 I think what we said is, you know, not only do you pretend you have a baby bird in your left hand, but you have a glass of wine in your hand. So you can't touch your left hand. Kelly 48:51 Yeah, yeah. And, and it works. I mean, and it's gonna be lumpy when you first start and you have to be, you have to be prepared to have lumpy yarn when you first start because you're--you have to just get the feel of it. And you have to be prepared to have it sometimes stretched out too fine and break. You know, slip apart, drift apart. It doesn't really break, but like you know, drift apart. And then you have to start again and pull out your end and start again. But you eventually do get the feel of it. And, and it is pretty amazing that it works. And you can also there's like a something called a double draw where you where you draw it back. And you let some twist get into it. And then once the twist is in it, you can you can pull it even pinch it off, you know, don't let any more fiber come out of your hand and pull it back even more and get it to be finer and like the lumps come out. Any lumps, you can get those lumps to come out by pulling a little bit more. It takes, it just takes experience and willingness to be wrong. Marsha 49:57 Yeah, Kelly 49:59 Again, that's my opinion and my experience. If you get frustrated by having it drift apart, or frustrated that you can't make consistent yarn, then it's just going to be an unpleasant learning experience. But if you just know that you're going to make lumpy yarn and get better the more you do it, then it will be... it will be a great experience. It's a fun way to spin I think. And it's pretty fast. Marsha 50:26 Yeah, Kelly 50:27 If you've ever used a supported spindle, that's another way that you could kind of get started. Not a drop spindle where you're using both your hands, but a supported spindle where one of your hands is having to spin the spindle and the other hand is drafting. That gives you a good... I think gives you a good feel of what that is like. So yeah, let us know, if you want more information, we can do a little bit more research. Marsha 50:53 I have a question. Just as we're talking about this, what is the best drafting technique to use when you have those long wools, you know, like a Lincoln? Kelly 51:02 Typically, people say, you know, with a long wool, you can comb it and keep all the fibers in order, you know, all parallel and spin worsted. So a worsted spinning would be where you don't let the twist get into your fiber hand, you keep all the twists in front of your, for us, it will be our right hand, keep all the twist in front of our right hand. And then be able to draft the fiber in your left hand. So you could do a short forward or, or short backward or you know, kind of go back farther because it's a long fiber, so you keep your hands further apart. Right here, your inchworm would not be an inchworm it might be like a, I don't know, a five inch worm. Because you want it you know, you need to keep your hands further apart. So you're not pulling on the same piece of hair. Marsha 52:02 Right. Okay, Kelly 52:03 I don't typically do a worsted technique, even with long wool. I'm... my tendency, when I'm just spinning for like, relaxing pleasure, I let the twist back into my into my left hand. I'm not, I'm not real good about keeping that twist out of my fiber hand, you get a little hairier yarn that way, you know more halo, less smooth. But that doesn't bother me. But if I wanted a really smooth long wool I would make sure I didn't let the twist get back into my back into my fiber hand. Okay, I wanted to just give a couple of other resources that I think are really good for people who are just beginning. Or if you have some resources, but you haven't really built a spinning library or ,you know, done more than just looking up a few things in Ravelry groups. There's one book that I have, called The Intentional Spinner: A Holistic Approach to Making Yarn. And that's Judith Mackenzie McCuin. And it's a 2009 book, I would really highly recommend it. And then the other one I have is the Alden Amos Big Book of Handspinning. And I love this title: "Being a Compendium of Information, Advice and Opinions on the Noble Art and Craft." And this is by Alden Amos and it was in 2001. And he has since passed away but he was a very opinionated guy. Lots of spinning knowledge from you know, hand spinning to machine spinning. And so there's a lot of historical knowledge in that book and a lot of other things. So those two books I think are really a lot of information in them. And then I also wanted to mention the Spinner's Study Ravelry group. This month they're spinning, they pick a couple of different types of fleece each month and this month they're spinning Finn and Teeswater. And the spinning challenge for the month is called spinning and plying the other way. So we were talking about spinning z and plying s. So I think what they're doing is doing the opposite of that and looking at what that what that does to the yarn. I also wanted to mention that we've been talking about knitting with your handspun and Salpal had mentioned to me, sent me a message, to say that the Three Waters Farm Ravelry group has a bundle and a thread of patterns that are good for handspun. Marsha 54:38 Okay, Kelly 54:39 And so we'll link to that in the show notes. And then Joanne, momdiggity, she suggested any pattern calling for Spincycle yarn would be a good pattern for handspun. Marsha 54:50 That's true. Kelly 54:51 And then the other thing that I found is this month just by coincidence, the Spring/Summer 2021 Knitty Spin column in Knitty magazine. It's written, it's a column by jillian Moreno, is "Planning for Your Project, the Beginning." So she's talking about how do you, you know, if you're going to knit something, and you're going to spin for that particular project, what kind of things do you have to think about? And so all of those resources will be in the show notes. And then we had Marsha one more question, and that was about how to wash a fleece. Marsha 55:27 Mm hmm. Kelly 55:28 I'm haven't washed a fleece in a while. Marsha 55:30 I know I haven't either, Kelly 55:31 But superkip that's Natalie. She asks, How do you wash a fleece? This is what she says. "For the washing bit. I usually do a cold soak or two and then wash my fleece with really hot water. And in the second hot water wash, I add dishwashing soap. It works to get it clean. But I do have a lot of lanolin left in my fleeces" and then she says, "I was recently advised to use colder water or wash with soda. However, the soda felted my fleece, I might have used too much soda. And the colder water seems counterintuitive. Although I have not tried it." This was a couple of weeks ago. But I hope that we can give some advice to Natalie on this. Marsha 56:16 Well, first I think we have to discern, differentiate what the soda is. Explain that when it says soda it's not baking soda she's talking about it's soda ash right or, or washing soda, which is different. And I I had to look this up. So it's... baking soda is sodium bicarbonate. And soda ash or washing soda is sodium carbonate. And it sounds like from what I'm reading, it's a bit more caustic. And can be an irritant to your eyes, nose, throat. And looking at Wikipedia it's used as a sweetener in soft drinks. Think about that. Kelly 57:03 That sounds odd. Marsha 57:04 I know. And I also didn't realize what it is and that it is used a lot because it changes the pH. So it's used also for dyeing non protein fibers. like cotton or Kelly 57:25 Yeah, we used it when we dyed this yarn that I'm knitting right now the dish cloths, Marsha 57:31 right. So it changes the pH, I guess and so then the the dye can attach to the fibers is my understanding. So I don't and I was trying to get what does it actually do? How does it separate the lanolin from the wool? Kelly 57:51 But I know it's a washing aid. I mean, just in general, you can buy washing soda and you put it in for especially if you have hard water it it makes your laundry detergent work better. So from that standpoint, I guess. I guess that might be why she was advised to use it. I don't ever use that on wool. Yeah. I it it's wool likes an acid Ph. And it's too basic. And so I I know people do use it, but you are limited to how long you should keep the wool in contact with it. Marsha 58:32 Yeah, the article I was reading it says not to use more or leave it to soak any longer than 20 minutes and I wonder she doesn't say how long she left it. But she she says here she thinks she may have used too much. But I wonder if maybe it was in there too long. Kelly 58:48 Yeah. Either one of those things could have done damage--could damage your wool. Make it really harsh. And kind of I want to say crispy or crinkly. Marsha 59:01 So it was the the washing soda or soda ash. Was that something that was probably developed before we had detergents. Kelly 59:09 I would say yes to that, Yeah. Marsha 59:11 Because when I see people use different things like a lot of times they're using that wool wash you can get anywhere with Eucalyptus in it. Kelly 59:21 Eucalan. There's also another one. There's a scour there's a Unicorn Scour. That's actually not for washing garments but for washing fleeces. Marsha 59:33 But I just I use what you taught me to use, which is I use Dawn and I don't know.... I know SuperKip is in Europe. So I don't know if Dawn is available. I think she's in Holland I believe. I don't Kelly 59:47 Dish detergent. I think a dish detergent is-- for me that that works really well. And if you use that I would use dishwashing soap in both of those washes. Mm hmm and And make sure the water is really hot and that it doesn't cool off, you know before you drain the water, because the lanolin can reattach to the fleece. It's basically you know, it's like it's like grease. And so if you think about your dishes, even if you put detergent in dishwater if you then go to bed and leave them in the dishwater overnight and it cools, that grease will be redeposited on your dishes. I prefer to use dishwashing detergent and really hot water. And we do have an episode where we talk about washing fleece it's Episode 27B, Fiber Mythbusting Bonus Episode, where we talk about washing, washing fleeces and there's some links in that show, 27B. In that show's show notes there are also some links to some resources about detergents and how detergents work. And Marsha 1:01:02 Well, I was going to say we didn't even talk, we're just talking about washing it with detergents and hot water. We didn't even talk about the washing with the fermentation process. That's another whole episode about that. But that's where you basically, you let it just kind of for lack of a better word ferment in it. The suint, which is the sweat from the sheep. Kelly 1:01:24 Right. Marsha 1:01:25 And I've never I've never tried that you've tried it Kelly 1:01:28 Oh, I didn't do it the true way. But I did let it sit in water and get very smelly for about a month before I washed it. I ended up going ahead and using soap to wash it too. But I did have to use less. And it washed up faster. Yeah, but but I don't know that I actually got fermentation happening. Hmm. It just was very smelly. Marsha 1:01:54 Yeah. So, but I have a question about that--when, after you took the wool out the fiber out and washed it It didn't smell, right? It's just while sitting the it's the water that it's sitting in that's so bad. Kelly 1:02:08 Right. Yes. Okay, one thing that that that I think sometimes people don't do when they wash wooll is one, use enough water and the other, use enough soap or detergent. And it depends on the fleece too, you know. Is it a super super greasy fleece or is it a not so greasy fleece? Different breeds have different amounts of lanolin. But anyway, yeah, good. Great question. Lots of opinions about that question. If you go out and look. Look around for you know, advice about how to wash a fleece. The Alden Amos book talks a lot about using soda to wash fleeces and soap instead of detergent, which I think if you're using soap, maybe the the washing soda helps not create the scum that soap and hard water would create. Lots of methods have been used over the years. And maybe the washing soda is an older method too like you said. Before detergents were widely available when people did use soap more. Marsha 1:03:22 Yeah. So anything else we need to say about it? Kelly 1:03:27 I don't think so. I think that's it. Marsha 1:03:30 We'll talk more about spinning over the summer during the summer spin in. And if people have questions they want us to answer or try to answer. Just put them in the in the forum, the discussion thread. Kelly 1:03:45 Yeah, or email us.Two Ewes at Two Ewes Fiber Adventures dot com. Marsha 1:03:51 And since we are talking about the summer spin in we should just remind people that it started Memorial Day, which was May 31. And it ends September 6. We will talk more about washing fleece because I I have--someone gave me a alpaca fleece. And we've been talking about sheep's wool. But now it'd be interesting to talk about how you wash alpaca, but that'll be another time. I have questions about that. I have questions for you about that. So Kelly 1:04:20 I don't think I've ever washed alpaca. Oh, well, maybe you'll have questions for someone else. Marsha 1:04:27 Or maybe I'll just have to answer the questions and answer my own questions. Right. Well, the last thing I was going to just say is that we had such a great time on our visit and it didn't really hit me until after. Well, when you walked up on the front porch. It kind of hit me as like this is the first time we've seen each other since February 2020. It was last time you saw us when we went to Stitches. Kelly 1:04:53 Mm hmm. Marsha 1:04:54 And it was kind of like and then when you left I felt like wow, we just saw each other It's been so long since Kelly 1:05:02 Yeah, face to face. Marsha 1:05:05 It was really kind of remarkable. And I we have to thank science right? Kelly 1:05:09 Oh, yeah. Marsha 1:05:10 Yeah that we were able to...you were able to drive up here and visit. So thank you to scientists. Kelly 1:05:18 Yes. Thank you for that vaccine! Marsha 1:05:20 Alright with that, I guess we should say goodbye. All right. We'll see you in two weeks. Kelly 1:05:25 All right. Bye. Kelly 1:05:26 Thank you so much for listening. To subscribe to the podcast visit Two Ewes Fiber Adventures dot com. Marsha 1:05:33 Join us on our adventures on Ravelry and Instagram. I am betterinmotion and Kelly is Kelly 1:05:39 1hundredprojects. Until next time, were the Two Ewes, doing our part for world fleece. Transcribed by https://otter.ai

Curly Seams Quilt, Knit & Stitch Podcast : Episode 31 : Back Together!

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2021 66:17

#knitting #quilting #sewing This is Episode 31 of the Curly Seams Quilt, Knit and Stitch podcast. Recorded in Hampshire, United Kingdom. Welcome to all our new subscribers and welcome back to our returning visitors. We appreciate each and every one of you. If you enjoy the podcast please LIKE this video and leave us a comment. And if you want to see more videos like this SUBSCRIBE to the channel and hit the notifications button so you never miss an episode. SUBSCRIBER GIVEAWAY: Subscriber Giveaway pending 600 subscribers: Prize : Sew Ab Fab Sewing box kindly donated by Caroline of Sew Ab Fab. www.sewabfab.co.uk #sewabfab To see the prize visit : https://www.sewabfab.co.uk/product-page/mens-sayward-raglan-by-thread-theory-level-beginner TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Start 17:35 Asymmetric Scarf 21:13 No Purl Ribbed Scarf 24:15 Merchant and Mills Factory Dress 27:10 Tilly and the Buttons Stevie Tunic 29:45 Mini Quilt 32:35 Quiltable.com 33:47 Curve and Half Square Triangle Quilt 37:41 Skinny Inset Curves 40:08 The Watercolor Quilt 47:00 Sock Knitting 49:00 Pantry & Provisions 54:00 Curly Shoutouts KNITTING FINISHES Emma has finished knitting a simple asymmetric shawl from The Wool Shed in Leeds Emma has finished a 2 x 2 Ribbed hat by Anne Gagnon https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/two-by-two-2 Tracey has finished knitting a No Purl Ribbed scarf. Pattern from Purl Soho. Wool : Icelandic Lopi SEWING FINISHES Emma has finished making a Merchant and Mills Factory dress top Emma has finished making a Tilly and the Buttons Stevie Tunic QUILT FINISHES Tracey has made a small charm square quilt. Quilted with Rabbit and Carrots. Emma has made a modern curves and half-square triangle quilt. Emma has made the Watercolor quilt from Cotton and Bourbon DIGITAL QUILT DESIGNS Tracey has just become a Quiltable designer. www.quiltable.com KNITTING WIPS : Emma is learning to knot socks PANTRY & PROVISIONS Tracey has added plain fabrics to her stash to make samples and to take part in the Curated Quilts Polygon challenge. Emma has added tweeded wool from her recent trip to Scotland to her stash. CURLY SHOUT-OUTS Haptic and Hue : https://hapticandhue.com Sew Ab Fab podcast : https://www.sewabfab.co.uk/podcast Fiber Hustle Podcast : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzx7YioarnTTBjdaVih1_pw

Episode 224: Tracie's Meager but Dedicated Sewing Skills

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 73:04

Recorded on April 27, 2021 Book Talk starts at 29:49 Virtual get-together via Zoom on Saturdays, 12 noon PST - Details here There are a few weeks left in our Anything-But-Wool KAL! From You have until May 15 to complete a project of at least 200 yards of any yarn that does not contain wool - that means cotton, linen, cashmere, silk, soy, steel, milk, corn - even acrylic! Join our very active chatter thread here, and post your FOs here. Stay tuned to the end to find out if you won the Abington Mitts pattern by Jennifer Lassonde! Giveaway for fans of The Office! Tracie has made an The Office-themed project bag to give away. Post in the giveaway thread telling us what your favorite episode is and why. The thread will close May 15. Andrew of the Fruity Knits podcast has passed away due a brain tumor. The podcast was the family’s only source of income, so please help if you can. How to contribute to Fruity Knitting: https://fruityknitting.com/contribute/KNITTING KNITTING Tracie finished Tulip Tank Top by Purl Soho in Newton’s Yarn Country Linen Tweed - Brown Barberpole. This one is a miss for a variety of reasons and has gone into the donate bag! 2 Mother Bears (230 and 231), both in Louisa Harding Mariposa Barb finished Alaska Hat by Camille Descoteaux, using a kit from Knit Circus Abington Mitts by Jennifer Lassonde in Lil Weasel DK in the Porcelain colorway Tracie has cast On: Confetti by Veera Välimäki in Kelbourne Woolens Mojave - Sky Blue And continues working on: Color Stacking Cowl by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee in Blue Heron Rayon Metallic in the Mossy Place colorway Snake River Poncho by Katy H. Carroll in Western Sky Knits Aspen Silk 600 in Downtown Colorway Barb has been working on Zephyr cardigan by Celia McAdam Cahill, using Malabrigo Rios in the Solis colorway One Splendid Skein shawl by Fredi Baker, using Hedgehog Fibers Sock in the Budgie colorway And has cast on Pioneer Braid Scarf by Catherine Ryan, using Elegant Yarns Kaleidoscope in color 27 Purl Strings tee by Heidi Kirrmaier, using Blue Sky Fibers Organic Cotton (Skinny) in the Sprout colorway She frogged Building Bridges Cowl by Gretchen Tracy in Elegant Yarns Kaleidoscope in color 27 Cool Hemp Ponchette by Lana Hames, using Hemp for Knitting AllHemp3 in Green BOOKS Tracie read A Cold-Blooded Business: Adultery, Murder, and a Killer's Path from the Bible Belt to the Boardroom by Marek Fuchs - 3 1/2 stars The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley - 4 1/2 stars The Sunday Girl by Pip Drysdale 3 1/2 stars The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver - 4 1/2 stars You’ll Never Believe What Happened to Lacey: Crazy Stories About Racism by Amber Ruffin and Lacey Lamar - 4 1/2 stars Barb read Dead in the Water by Penny Farmer - 5 stars The Scandal by Nicola Marsh - 3 stars The Coldest Case by James Patterson - 2 stars The Sweetness of Forgetting by Kristin Hamel - 3 stars Barb recommends: RABOM (Ribbons and Buttons Oh My!) for all your grosgrain ribbons needs

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Episode 223: The Ending Didn't Suck

make good: a knitting podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2021 65:59

Recorded on April 7, 2021 Book Talk starts at: 35:50 Virtual get-together via Zoom on Saturdays, 12 noon PST - Details here Our Anything-But-Wool KAL is ongoing! From February 15 to May 15, knit or crochet a project of at least 200 yards of any yarn that does not contain wool - that means cotton, linen, cashmere, silk, soy, steel, milk, corn - even acrylic! Join our very active chatter thread here, and post your FOs here. Would you like to win a copy of the Abington Mitts by BostonJen? This lovely pattern is designed for DK weight yarn and would be a beautiful addition to anyone’s winter wardrobe. Post on the giveaway thread to be entered to win! New Giveaway for fans of The Office! Tracie has made an The Office-themed project bag to give away. Post in the giveaway thread telling us what your favorite episode is and why. The thread will close May 15. KNITTING Barb has finished: Mother Bear #235 Tracie has finished 1. Sea Turtle by Galina Fedtchenko in ArtFibers Houdini Barb has frogged: River Ripples by Yumiko Alexander, using Hemp for Knitting Allhemp 3 in the Green colorway Barb continues to work on: 1. Alaska hat by Camille Descoteaux, using a kit from Knitcircus 2. Zephyr cardigan by Celia McAdam Cahill, using Malabrigo Rios in the Solis colorway. 3. One Splendid Skein shawl by Fredi Baker, using Hedgehog Fibers Sock in the Budgie colorway. And has cast on: 1. Abington Mitts by Jennifer Lassonde, using Lil Weasel DK in the Porcelain colorway 2. Cool Hemp Ponchette by Lana Hames, using Hemp for Knitting AllHemp3 in the Green colorway Tracie has cast on: Tulip Tank Top by Purl Soho in Newton’s Yarn Country Linen Tweed - Brown Barberpole And continues to work on: 1. Color Stacking Cowl by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee in Blue Heron Rayon Metallic in the Mossy Place colorway 2. Snake River Poncho by Katy H. Carroll in Western Sky Knits Aspen Silk 600 in Downtown Colorway BOOKS Barb read: 1. The Guest List by Lucy Foley - 4 stars 2. A Spark of Light by Jodi Picoult - 4 stars Tracie read: 1. Smart Women by Judy Blume - 4 stars 2. Beshert by Erin Gordon - 5 stars 3. Faithful Place by Tana French - 4 stars 4. The Amityville Horror by Jay Anson - 3 stars 5. What Lies Between Us by John Marrs - 4 stars

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Episode 11: Short Rows

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 46:36 Very Popular

Short rows are your friends! Join us on a deep dive into the what, how, and why of these delightfully short sections of knitting that will make your finished projects fit like a dream! Short row resources: _Patterns with short rows that we mentioned: _ * Ursa Sweater by Jacqueline Cieslak (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ursa-3) (links to Ravelry) * The Rain Outside by Sylvia McFadden (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-rain-outside) (links to Ravelry) Short row tutorials: * Wrap and Turn short rows (w&t) - Purl Soho on YouTube (https://youtu.be/I3BrIMIdO-c) * German short rows (gsr or ds - double stitch) - TinCanKnits blog (https://blog.tincanknits.com/2015/05/14/german-short-rows/) * Japanese short rows - Åsa Tricosa blog (https://www.asatricosa.com/japanese-short-rows/) * Shadow wrap short rows - CocoKnits website (video and blog) (https://cocoknits.com/blogs/knit-tutorials/how-to-knit-shadow-wrap-short-rows) * Yarn over short rows - Cocoknits blog (https://cocoknits.com/blogs/knit-tutorials/how-to-knit-yarn-over-short-rows) * Åsa Tricosa Ziggurat book (https://www.asatricosa.com/zigguratbook/) On our needles: Penguono (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/penguono) by Stephen West DRK Everyday Socks (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/drk-everyday-socks) by Andrea Mowry make good stashdown: Welcome to our first annual Stashdown KAL! This year's stashbusting project will be Stephen West's Penguono (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/penguono). Even though the KAL has started, there's still time to join! Really, isn't being fashionably late #goals? Details: * We cast-on January 4th, but you can join us at anytime! * Post photos of your Penguono progress on Instagram and use the tags #makegoodstashdown and #makegoodpenguono * Each tagged photo will count as one entry. You may enter as many times as you'd like! * You do not need to be finished with your Penguono to be eligible to to win, but you do need to follow @makegoodpod (https://www.instagram.com/scratchsupplyco/) * On February 1st we'll randomly select one of you to win $150 gift card to Scratch (https://www.scratchsupplyco.com/)! * MARCH OF THE PENGUONOS!!! March 6th... more details to come! Follow us on our new Instagram account @makegoodpod (https://www.instagram.com/makegoodpod/) Submit a question to our next Dear Scratch installment by emailing us at dearscratch@scratchsupplyco.com Brought to you by Scratch Supply Co. (https://www.scratchsupplyco.com/) photo credit: The Rain Outside Shawl © Softsweater Knits (https://www.instagram.com/softsweater/)

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Ep. 120. Resilience, Finishing and Starting, Pom Poms, Public Art Bench

Teaching Your Brain to Knit

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2021 27:11

Brainy Thing: 13:52 Behind the Redwood Curtain. 21:23 What We're Learning from Our Knitting Margaret investigates the construction of Pom Poms she used in her knitting and the one trick that will make your pom poms neat and tidy. Stitch and Sheep: https://sheepandstitch.com/library/how-to-make-a-pom-pom/ Purl Soho: https://www.purlsoho.com/shop?q=pom%20pom. Arne and Carlos Bird: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/basic-bird. Catherine is that pause between finishing one project and starting the next, exploring patterns and yarns. Sivia Harding Bright Shiny Day. https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bright-sunny-day. https://www.ravelry.com/people/sivia Brainy Thing: Resilience In the first of multiple reports, Margaret shares basic definitions and strategies in developing resilience -- the ability to bounce back from adversity. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/science-choice/202005/the-8-key-elements-resilience#:~:text=Resilience%20is%20defined%20as%20the,bounce%20back%20from%20adverse%20events. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/lifespan-perspectives/202003/seven-skills-resilience https://www.bouncebackproject.org/ Behind the Redwood Curtain: Public Art in Eureka Ocean Love (or Mother Love) bench along Eureka Waterfront Trail. https://www.google.com/search?q=Ocean+love+public+park+bench+eureka&client=firefox-b-1-d&tbm=isch&source=iu&ictx=1&fir=iWSI8R6maQ93PM%252CfKl-MnwYLTBSsM%252C_&vet=1&usg=AI4_-kSKDo1-FX2oiNI1weMq4JSm_Dyqkg&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjgisK15MbtAhWQjp4KHRmXDPIQ9QF6BAgMEAE#imgrc=C1kHCj0oX8BvuM https://www.google.com/search?q=Ocean+love+public+park+bench+eureka&client=firefox-b-1-d&tbm=isch&source=iu&ictx=1&fir=iWSI8R6maQ93PM%252CfKl-MnwYLTBSsM%252C_&vet=1&usg=AI4_-kSKDo1-FX2oiNI1weMq4JSm_Dyqkg&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjgisK15MbtAhWQjp4KHRmXDPIQ9QF6BAgMEAE#imgrc=iWSI8R6maQ93PM Today on Episode 120 of Teaching Your Brain to Knit, we begin our examination of resilience -- our ability to bounce back from adversity. Catherine is enjoying a slight pause between finishing a big knitting project and starting a new one with the fun of selecting patterns and yarn. Margaret shares her latest projects and her discovery of the many ways to make pom poms, including a tip that makes them neat and tidy. And Catherine takes us to Eureka along the Waterfront Trail and the public art/bench piece called Ocean Love but nicknamed mother love for the mother and child sea lions sculpted.

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Episode 217: "Short-Wise" isn't a thing?

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2020 72:51

Recorded on December 28, 2020 Book Talk starts at 31:50 The 2020 2 Knit Lit Chicks Fall Sweater KAL runs until January 15! You can find all the details here. Virtual get-together via Zoom on Saturdays, 12 noon PST - Details here KNITTING Barb finished: Frosted Leaves Cowl by Amitola Grande, using a Premier Sweet Roll. Classic Ribbed Hat by Purl Soho, using Jojoland Tonic in the Gray colorway Vanilla Socks using Scholler and Stahl Fortissima Socka Mexiko Color Working on: ADVENTure Gnome MKAL by Sarah Schira, using a mini skein set I bought from Jimmy Beans Tracie has finished: ADVENTure Gnome MKAL in sparkly yarns The Child - A Knit Plushie by Ashley Collings Neckwarmer in Euro Baby Kaleidescope Barb continues to work on: Multidirectional Scarf #9 by Karen Baumer, using a Caron Cake Moondrip Swoncho by Dragon Hoard Designs, using Brown Sheep Wildfoote Lusury Sock in the Vanilla colorway, Cloudborn Fibers Highland Superwash Sock Twist in the Magenta and the Ocean color ways Create Your Own Adventure shawl, using a kit made up of Invictus Yarns Beyond yarn And has cast on: Dalki hat by Gillian Harkness, using leftover yarn from a Caron Cake Tracie has cast on: Snake River Poncho by Katy H. Carroll in Western Sky Knits Aspen Silk 600 in Downtown Colorway And continues to work on: Vanilla socks in Western Sky Knits Smooth Sock in Concrete Sunset Moon of My Life pullover by Nadie Cretin-Lechenne in Invictus Yarns Reward in Christmas Chaos and Serendipidye Sausalite Silken Sock in Papaya BOOKS Barb read: Anne Perry and the Murder of the Century by Peter Graham - 4 stars The New One: Painfully True Stories from a Reluctant Dad - by Mike Birbiglia - 5 stars The Best of Friends by Lucinda Berry - 4 stars Tracie read: Alright, Alright, Alright: An Oral History of Richard Linklater’s Dazed and Confused by Melissa Maerz - 5 stars Native Tongue by Carl Hiaasen (Also mention Class Action Park on HBO Max) - 4 1/2 stars Skink: No Surrender by Carl Hiaasen - 3 stars One in Three by Tess Stimson - 3 1/2 stars

62 — Vayechi: Specifically Instructed Not To Be Gals

Kosher Queers

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2020 49:36 Transcription Available

This week, we talk about a king's hitlist, deathbed revenge speeches, trusting the state, and the dubious nature of certain Jewish claims to indigeneity. Full transcript here. Jaz made a knitted item using the pattern "Mountain Capelet" by Purl Soho. Here's the Matisyahu song that Lulav referenced, "Jerusalem," and here are its lyrics. Yerushalayim shel Zahav, which Jaz references, is a different famous song about Jerusalem. Jaz mentioned thinking a particular commentary was from the Rashbag, but it was actually from the Ralbag, and is here. The game of Jewish geography Zoom racing is hosted on Facebook by the page Who Knows One? This week's reading is 1 Kings 2:1-12. Next week's reading is Isaiah 27:6–28:13 and 29:22-23. Support us on Patreon or Ko-fi! Send us questions or comments at kosherqueers@gmail.com, follow us on Twitter @kosherqueers, and like us on Facebook at Kosher Queers. Our music is by the band Brivele. This week, our audio was edited by Ezra Faust, and our transcript was written by Reuben Shachar Rose. Our logo is by Lior Gross, and we are not endorsed by or affiliated with the Orthodox Union.Support the show (http://patreon.com/kosherqueers)

Episode 216: So Many Unicorns

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2020 69:04

Recorded on December 14, 2020 Book Talk begins at 33:30 The 2020 2 Knit Lit Chicks Fall Sweater KAL is ongoing until January 15, 2021. You can find all the details here. Need some ideas? Check out our BUNDLES!

Episode 215: I Gave It Five Stars

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 57:56

Recorded on November 29, 2020 Book Talk starts at 32:41 The 2020 2 Knit Lit Chicks Fall Sweater KAL is ongoing until January 15, 2021. You can find all the details here. Need some ideas? Check out our BUNDLES!

Episode 93 - Whatever "Normal" Is

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 60:56

In Episode 93, Greg and Pam discuss Christmas socks, old yarn, and swaps. Special thanks to Blueberry and Olive for this episode's intro! SPONSORS We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription. NOTES Dear Listeners We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages. Note on Ravelry Links Note that many of the links in our show notes refer to pages on Ravelry.com. If visiting Ravelry causes you harm, please be cautious clicking links. If you are interested in a link that is inaccessible to you, you can email info at unravelingpodcast dot com and Greg and/or Pam will happily send you the information. Greg's Projects Greg finished a pair of socks. He is using 2 Guys Yarn Company Tweedy Toesyarn in the “No Pants!” colorway and incorporated The Discretion Cuff, which looks awesome. Greg finished an ornament for a swap in the Itty Bitty Knits Ravelry group. Greg started a new pair of socks. He is using Apothefaery Fabrications Middle of the Road Sock yarn. Greg continues to work on the Rio Calina Cowl by Cat Bordhi. He is using Knitologie Silken Worsted yarn in the Verdant colorway. Pam's Projects Pam worked on Scott's Socks – toe-up, stockinette, FLKH using Patons Kroy Sock Fx. Pam worked on the Dumpster Fire ornament by KinoKnits. She is using KnitPicks Palette. Pam cast on the Pandamonium Hat by iKnit2Purl2 for her niece. She is using Plymouth Yarn DK Superwash Merino. Pam worked on a spinning project with merino wool. Last year Pam crocheted the Malia Bag by Yarn + Chai. She sewed a lining to put into it and used 2 tutorials. One tutorial was for making the lining and the second was for hand sewing it in. Review Pam reviewed Manos Del Uruguay Alegria Grande that she used to make the Super Soft Snowflake Scarf by Purl Soho. Worsted weight, 75% superwash merino 25% nylon 197 yards/180 m 100 grams Beautiful tonality Easy to work with No bleeding at all! Manos is a member of the World Fair Trade Organization. Manos yarns are produced by skilled artisans in cooperatives located throughout Uruguay. Every skein purchased helps a woman in Uruguay support her family. Each skein is signed by the artisan so that you know who made your yarn and which village it came from. Many thanks to Fairmount Fibers, North American Distributor of Manos del Uruguay yarns for providing the yarn for review! Knitting Rules We will start Chapter 5 (pages 103-125) of Knitting Rules! The Yarn Harlot Unravels the Mysteries of Swatching, Stashing, Ribbing & Rolling to Free Your Inner Knitter next time. Stephanie Pearl-McPhee has a Patreon account for $6 a month and it looks like she is offering great content. Current/Upcoming Unraveling Events The #KnittingMagicKAL is in full swing. Knit anything from the Knitting Magic book and join the fun! We will be giving away more chatter prizes next month, so be sure to go make some comments in the Ravelry thread in order to have a chance. Miscellaneous Greg went trout fishing. Greensboro City Lakes stocks a small pond every winter. Pam shared a news story about the world's oldest yarn fragment. Pam shared that Carolina FiberFest will be virtual in 2021. Affiliate Link Disclosures This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Cooperative Press, Amazon, or Knitcrate and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own, and we're never compensated to endorse any particular product or service. Find us all over the Internet Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Twitter: @UnravelingPod Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry and @pammaher on Instagram

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Episode 91 - There's No Murder In My Life

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 77:46

In Episode 91, Greg and Pam discuss fish knitting, dead microwaves, and virtual knitting opportunities. They also cover part of chapter 4 in Knitting Rules! Special thanks to Clay Groves from the Fish Nerds Podcast for this episode's intro! SPONSORS We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription. 6 Shades of Stitches is a handy reference guide that invites knitters to experiment with a variety of new stitch combinations. Step-by-step instructions and a full-color photo of a hand-knitted swatch are included for each stitch. With Marina Molo's knitting expertise at your fingertips, you have all the tools you need to create patterns that finally make your dream designs a reality. This timeless and influential book is poised to inspire a whole new generation of knitters who have yet to discover the joys and comforts of knitting. Download your free copy! NOTES Dear Listeners We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages. Note on Ravelry Links Note that many of the links in our show notes refer to pages on Ravelry.com. If visiting Ravelry causes you harm, please be cautious clicking links. If you are interested in a link that is inaccessible to you, you can email info at unravelingpodcast dot com and Greg and/or Pam will happily send you the information. Greg's Projects Greg finished the Romi's Mystery Shawl 2020. He's using Meadowcroft Dyeworks Cross Creek Sock in the Pisgah National Forrest and Harold's Crayon color ways. He's also adding beads! Check out his project page. Greg started and finished a Sweet-ish Fish ornament/toy. He gave it away. Greg is working on a pair of socks. He is using 2 Guys Yarn Company Tweedy Toes yarn in the “No Pants!” colorway. Pam's Projects Pam finished the Super Soft Merino Snowflake Scarf by Purl Soho. It is for the Foster Care to Success Red Scarf Project. She is used Allegria Grande by Manos del Uruguay. Pam finished finished her sock spin! The cheviot fiber is lovely from Sadie Spins Yarn! Pam worked on Scott's Socks – toe-up, stockinette, FLKHusing Patons Kroy Sock Fx. Pam worked on the Flohmarkt Shawl by Mary-Ann Lammers. She is using Passion Knits Yarn in a BFL nylon base. Pam cast on the Dumpster Fire ornament by KinoKnits. She is using KnitPicks Palette. Pam started another spinning project with 2 ounces of merino. Knitting Rules We picked up in Chapter 4 of Knitting Rules! The Yarn Harlot Unravels the Mysteries of Swatching, Stashing, Ribbing & Rolling to Free Your Inner Knitter and covered pages 86-92. Next time we will finish chapter 4, pages 92-101. Stephanie Pearl-McPhee has a Patreon account for $6 a month and it looks like she is offering great content. Current/Upcoming Unraveling Events The #KnittingMagicKAL is in full swing. Knit anything from the Knitting Magic book and join the fun! We will be giving away more chatter prizes next month, so be sure to go make some comments in the Ravelry thread in order to have a chance. The Carolina FiberFest Virtual Pop-Up Market is scheduled for Saturday October 31 and Sunday November 1. You can find out more and play along in our Facebook Group. Miscellaneous Greg co-hosted an episode of the Fish Nerds Podcast and had a lot of fun. Greg is taking ukulele lessons through Fender Play. Pam mentioned that she tried the Long Tail Bind Off on her scarf. Pam is reading the book Murder, She Knit. Greg mentioned the Operation Sock Drawer book. Affiliate Link Disclosures This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Cooperative Press, Amazon, or Knitcrate and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own, and we're never compensated to endorse any particular product or service. Find us all over the Internet Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Twitter: @UnravelingPod Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry and @pammaher on Instagram

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Episode 90 - It's Like A Goldilocks Situation

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2020 77:51

In Episode 90, Greg and Pam discuss auction knitting, sock spinning, and caring (or not) about gauge. They also start chapter 4 in Knitting Rules! Special thanks to kbamr Keri for this episode's intro! She has a fun new pattern, Go Your Own Way Cowl (both knit and crochet) (great stash buster) and a Mystery Make Along in her group. Use coupon code “unravel” to save 40% for our listeners! SPONSORS We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription. LISTEN TO THE EPISODE NOTES Dear Listeners We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages. Note on Ravelry Links Note that many of the links in our show notes refer to pages on Ravelry.com. If visiting Ravelry causes you harm, please be cautious clicking links. If you are interested in a link that is inaccessible to you, you can email info at unravelingpodcast dot com and Greg and/or Pam will happily send you the information. Greg's Projects Greg delivered The Peacock's Tale shawl to his mom. Greg is donating his Mirror of Erised Cabled Cowl for a charity auction at work. Greg continues to work on the Romi's Mystery Shawl 2020. He's using Meadowcroft Dyeworks Cross Creek Sock in the Pisgah National Forrest and Harold's Crayon color ways. He's also adding beads! Check out his project page. Pam's Projects Pam worked on the Super Soft Merino Snowflake Scarf by Purl Soho. It is for the Foster Care to Success Red Scarf Project. She is using Allegria Grande by Manos del Uruguay. Pam finished spinning the3rd singles of her Cheviot sock spinning project. started the final ply. The fiber is lovely from Sadie Spins Yarn! Pam worked on Scott's Socks – toe-up, stockinette, FLKH using Patons Kroy Sock Fx. The first foot is done. Pam worked on the Flohmarkt Shawl by Mary-Ann Lammers. She is using Passion Knits Yarn in a BFL nylon base. Pam is going to be casting on the Dumpster Fire ornament by KinoKnits. She will use KnitPicks Palette. Pam is also going to cast on Pandamonium and will use Plymouth DK Merino Superwash. Knitting Rules We picked up in Chapter 4 of Knitting Rules! The Yarn Harlot Unravels the Mysteries of Swatching, Stashing, Ribbing & Rolling to Free Your Inner Knitter and covered pages 79-85. Next time we will cover pages 86-92. Stephanie Pearl-McPhee has a Patreon account for $6 a month and it looks like she is offering great content. Current/Upcoming Unraveling Events The #KnittingMagicKAL is in full swing. Knit anything from the Knitting Magic book and join the fun! We will be giving away more chatter prizes next month, so be sure to go make some comments in the Ravelry thread in order to have a chance. The Carolina FiberFest Virtual Pop-Up Market is scheduled for Saturday October 31 and Sunday November 1. You can find out more and play along in our Facebook Group. Miscellaneous Annie Modesitt passed away. Ravelry posted a lovely tribute. Greg updated his KnittingDaddy.com blog about techniques he (re-)learnedknitting the Mirror of Erised Cabled Cowl. We talked about hosting a KAL related to Cat Bordhi Rio Calina Cowl. We will probably do this after the holidays. Ravelry added more accessibility options. If anyone needs help logging into their Ravelry profile to change settings to make it more accessible, please email us! We are happy to help you. info AT unravelingpodcast DOT com. Birdie is currently wearing a sock to keep her from licking her spay incision. You can make one, too! It's way better than a cone. If you have a Craftsy account, log in! You might have been upgraded to a premium account for a short period of time. Affiliate Link Disclosures This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Cooperative Press, Amazon, or Knitcrate and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own, and we're never compensated to endorse any particular product or service. Find us all over the Internet Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Twitter: @UnravelingPod Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry and @pammaher on Instagram

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Episode 89 - It Felts If You Look At It

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2020 103:33

In Episode 89, Greg and Pam discuss yarn felting, yarn bleeding, and yarn beading. They also have a visit from the Button Whisperer! Special thanks to walshcentral Maryann for this episode's intro! SPONSORS We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription. NOTES Dear Listeners We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages. Note on Ravelry Links Note that many of the links in our show notes refer to pages on Ravelry.com. If visiting Ravelry causes you harm, please be cautious clicking links. If you are interested in a link that is inaccessible to you, you can email info at unravelingpodcast dot com and Greg and/or Pam will happily send you the information. Greg's Projects Greg finished some basic socks for himself. This time using Sea Star Handpaints Burried Treasure (a DK-weight yarn) in the Cape Hatteras & Brick-ish kit. He loves knitting big fluffy socks. Check out his project page. Greg started and finished the Mirror of Erised Cowl. He used Quince & Co. Owlin the Cranberry colorway. Check out his project page. Greg started the Romi's Mystery Shawl 2020. He's using Meadowcroft Dyeworks Cross Creek Sock in the Pisgah National Forrest and Harold's Crayon color ways. He's also adding beads! Check out his project page. Pam's Projects Pam worked on the Super Soft Merino Snowflake Scarf by Purl Soho. It is for the Foster Care to Success Red Scarf Project. She is using Allegria Grande by Manos del Uruguay. Pam finished spinning the 2nd singles of her Cheviot sock spinning project. She plied the first 2 sets of singles and started spinning the 3rd singles. The fiber is lovely from Sadie Spins Yarn! Pam repaired the hole in her Archer sweater by Elizabeth Doherty. It was knit with Malabrigo Finito. Pam worked on the Flohmarkt Shawl by Mary-Ann Lammers. She is using Passion Knits Yarn in a BFL nylon base. Pam knit a little sleeve for her mug from Target. She used hand spun from the Cheviot she is spinning for socks. Pam also made 20 more crocheted face rounds so she can stop buying cotton rounds. She used KnitPicks Cotlin. Knitting Rules This episode we had a visit with The Button Whisperer Meredith! Next episode we will pick up in Chapter 4 of Knitting Rules! The Yarn Harlot Unravels the Mysteries of Swatching, Stashing, Ribbing & Rolling to Free Your Inner Knitter. Current/Upcoming Unraveling Events The #KnittingMagicKAL is in full swing. Knit anything from the Knitting Magic book and join the fun! We will be giving away more chatter prizes next month, so be sure to go make some comments in the Ravelry thread in order to have a chance. The Carolina FiberFest Virtual Pop-Up Market is scheduled for Saturday October 31 and Sunday November 1. You can find out more and play along in our Facebook Group. Miscellaneous Cat Bordhi passed away. Clara Parkes wrote a beautiful tribute that captured Cat's spirit. Greg is reading the book Why Fish Don't Exist by Lulu Miller. He heard about it on the Fish Nerds podcast. Pam is reading the book Salt: A World History by Mark Kurlansky. Greg is using beads on one of his projects which got us talking about using flossers and tiny crochet hooks for adding beads. Pam has a small felted lipstick and change purse kit to give away from Noni Patterns. The Cast On podcast is coming back! Ravelry has a new mode that is designed to help with usability issues. It is called Herdwick. Affiliate Link Disclosures This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Cooperative Press, Amazon, or Knitcrate and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own, and we're never compensated to endorse any particular product or service. Find us all over the Internet Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Twitter: @UnravelingPod Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry and @pammaher on Instagram

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Episode 88 - Game Show Segment

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2020 63:15

In Episode 88, Greg and Pam discuss figs, family, and floor stands. They also explored identifying mystery yarns. Special thanks to TopHat Heather for this episode's intro! Heather hosts the JABAK Podcast. SPONSORS We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription. NOTES Dear Listeners We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages. Note on Ravelry Links Note that many of the links in our show notes refer to pages on Ravelry.com. If visiting Ravelry causes you harm, please be cautious clicking links. If you are interested in a link that is inaccessible to you, you can email info at unravelingpodcast dot com and Greg and/or Pam will happily send you the information. Greg's Projects Greg blocked The Peacock's Tale by Nim Teasdale. He used Wolle's Yarn Creations Cotton 100 gr in the Growth 2 colorway. He absolutely loves the shawl. Check out his project page. Greg finished some basic socks for himself. He used Sea Star Handpaints Bare Foot in the Sweater Weather colorway and was sloppy about weaving in the ends. Check out his project page. Greg started some more basic socks for himself. This time using Sea Star Handpaints Burried Treasure (a DK-weight yarn) in the Cape Hatteras & Brick-ish kit. He loves knitting big fluffy socks. Check out his project page. Pam's Projects Pam finished her Weekender sweater by Andrea Mowrey. She used yarn from Heelside Farms that is worsted 80% Cormo/20% Bamboo. Pam started the Super Soft Merino Snowflake Scarf by Purl Soho. It is for the Foster Care to Success Red Scarf Project. She is using Allegria Grande by Manos del Uruguay. Pam worked on Scott's Socks – toe-up, stockinette, FLKH using Patons Kroy Sock Fx. Pam started spinning the 2nd singles of her Cheviot sock spinning project. The fiber is lovely from Sadie Spins Yarn! Pam discovered that her Archer sweater by Elizabeth Doherty has a hold in it! It was knit with Malabrigo Finito. Granted, she left it on the floor of her closet but her goal is to repair it in September. Knitting Rules This episode we traveled back to Chapter 2 to the yarn identification section of the book Knitting Rules! The Yarn Harlot Unravels the Mysteries of Swatching, Stashing, Ribbing & Rolling to Free Your Inner Knitter. What happened when we tried to identify 12 mystery yarns? Current/Upcoming Unraveling Events The #KnittingMagicKAL is in full swing. Knit anything from the Knitting Magic book and join the fun! We will be giving away more chatter prizes next month, so be sure to go make some comments in the Ravelry thread in order to have a chance. Miscellaneous Greg got a mug from Creative With Clay Charan Sachar. If you're not already following his Instagram account, you are totally missing out. We mentioned the 2 Knit Lit Chicks podcast. We especially enjoy their “thumbs up, thumbs down” segment. Pam has sweaters on the brain and mentioned Knitting Pure & Simplepatterns by Diane Soucy. Pam also mentioned that she buys a lot of her Kindle books when they are on sale, which she finds out about from the Modern Mrs. Darcy newsletter. Greg is continuing to enjoy the baseball knit-a-long in the Sunsoaked Yarns Ravelry group. He's also attending virtual knit groups with them from time to time. Greg is also attending virtual knit groups with TwinSet Designs Affiliate Link Disclosures This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Cooperative Press, Amazon, or Knitcrate and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own, and we're never compensated to endorse any particular product or service. Find us all over the Internet Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Twitter: @UnravelingPod Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry and @pammaher on Instagram

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Ep. 107 - To Each Their Own

Skein Enable Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2020

Jill is getting close to her due date! So baby project galore!(Link to podcast host/stream here.)Note: Project and pattern links are to Ravelry pages. What I've Finished:Jill completed the Compass crochet blanket by Buttonnose Crochet. Her Rav page here. She used Lion Brand Mandala in the Pixie colorway. She used exactly two skeins. She finished the Garter Earflap Hat from Purl Soho in the baby size, using Gnarled Paw Proper DK in Mexican Blue-Winged Butterfly. Her Rav page here. For her final spin for Tour de Fleece, she chain-plied the Greenwood Fiberworks Merino Superfine in the "Camo" OOAK colorway. She ended up with about 379 yards of a fingering (not worsted like I said in the episode) 3-ply. The Rav page for the yarn here. She also made the Fingering Entrechat by Lisa Chemery (Frogginette Knits) out of Spun Right Round SW Sock in Combat boots & Baby doll dresses colorway.My Current Fix:Jill's working on the matching Fingering Entrechat Bonnet using the same Spun Right Round yarn, in the 0-3months size. She's also making a Baby Yoda for Babies cardigan by Arianna Soloway for a friend out of Berroco Vintage in a taupe colorway doubled, and Craftsmart Value Economique in the sage colorway, also doubled for the hood. Her Rav page here. She first tried to use Knit Picks Chroma and Cloudborn Worsted held together for the hood. She also did a little work on her Fox Paws by Xandy Peters.What I'm Jonesing For:Jill still has some plans for additional baby crafting. She wants to sew burp cloths, breastfeeding nipple pads, and knit up some baby socks. She is going to use the Embroidered Birds pattern from Arne & Carlos bird book in Knit Picks Palette for a baby mobile. Jill wants to make the Rio Calina Cowl by Cat Bordhi. Cat made the announcement about upcoming death on her blog. The KAL hashtag is #4catbordhi. Jill kind of wants to make the cowl out of purple and to make it as part of the emPower People project. She's into the one-skein Amoretto shawl by Nadia Cretin-Lechenne. She also bought the Pink Velvet pullover by Andrea Mowry as part of her birthday sale. Re-Ups:Jill bought some Romney from Goodie Supply Co. for the Greater Los Angeles Spinning Guild Spin-a-long in the Safer at Home colorway, and matching Safer at Home Tonal 5 (a mint color). Jill also received the Tin Roof pattern by Yamagara from Melinda/Yarnderwoman.Uppers, Downers and Miscellaneous Links:Palm Springs (2020) on HuluUncut Gems (2019) on NetflixFatal Affair (2020) on NetflixJeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich on NetflixThe Last Dance - ESPN docuseries on NetflixMarianne & Leonard: Words of Love (2019) on Amazon by Nick BroomfieldAlone - Artic Season 6Medical Police

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Ep. 106 - Crafting with Glitter

Skein Enable Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2020

I hope you're being safe out there!! Here's the latest from me! I think this is embedding weird - you can follow this link to listen if its not working on the webisite: https://archive.org/details/skeinenable-ep-106Warning: The pattern links go to Ravelry pages. Please do not follow the links if Ravelry is harmful to you at the moment! What I've Finished:Jill knit up baby hat using the Baker Jo (little) pattern by Jessika Ambada out of Fil&Tropia Wise Fox Stellina yarn held double and Forbidden Fiber Co Pride in Mist. She finished up the quilting on her baby quilt using the pattern Frolic Quilt by Cluck Cluck Sew in a kit from Connecting Threads. She sewed up another Connecting Threads kit, this one put together by Shannon Fabrics for the My Bubba giraffe playmat. She also finished spinning 4oz of Goodie Supply Co. 80/20 S. American Wool/Viscose in Naked Bubblegum. She got only about 254 yards of a bouncy fingering weight yarn. Her Rav page here.My Current Fix:For the rest of Tour de Fleece, Jill has been working on 100% Superfine Merino from Greenwood Fiberworks in a "Camo" OOAK colorway. Her Rav page here. She's continuing with her long term project, the Fox Paws by Xandy Peters out of Knit Picks Palette. She's plugging away at her crochet baby blanket, Compass by Buttonnose Crochet out of Lion Brand Mandala yarn in Pixie. She's also started a Purl Soho Garter Ear Flap Hat in a baby size using Gnarled Paw Proper DK in the Mexican Blue Wing Butterfly colorway to match Lucas's hat.What I'm Jonesing for:Jill received the Fingering Entrechat pattern by Frogginette/Lisa Chemery from Kiyoko from her knitting guild. She likes the newborn hat Pirouette Beanie by Fiona Oliver. She also likes the adult Momentum Beanie by Benjamin Matthews. She loves the pattern and concept for the emPower People cowl/kerchief by Casapinka. More about the emPower project here. Jill's into the cropped tee Tin Roof by Yamagara. Although she hates seagulls, she likes the Albatross pattern by Rachel Borello Carroll.Uppers, Downers and Miscellaneous Links:13 Reasons Why - Season 3 on NetflixPose - Season 1 on NetflixPerry Mason on HBOHouse Seasons 3 & 4 on AmazonTwins (1988)Mid90s (2018)

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Curly Seams Episode 18 : Mini Quilts, Cowls and Samplers

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2020 41:11

Episode 18 of the Curly Seams podcast. Recorded on Friday 3rd April in Hampshire/Wiltshire, United Kingdom via Zoom #giveaway #miniseriessal Welcome to Episode 18 of the Curly Seams Quilt, Knit and Stitch podcast. In this episode we continue our lockdown isolation recording. We are using Zoom in this episode to record and continue to learn as we go. Thanks for your patience. To all of our viewers please stay safe and if you are confined to quarters we hope you find some time to be creative. We look forward to seeing you in again in Episode 19. We also want to say a HUGE thank you to all our subscribers. We hit 100 on the day off filming episode 16 and we were so happy. It's not a big number but we are super thrilled and to celebrate we have a GIVEAWAY with 3 prizes. To enter the giveaway comment below if you are a Quilter, a Knitter or a Stitcher! If you like what you see please Like, Comment and Subscribe and tap that bell for notification of our newest videos. Thanks so much for watching! Subscriber Thank You Giveaway! EXTENDED TO EPISODE 20 This giveaway is open to UK and International entrants. Prize 1 : Pack of 5 Fat Quarters of hand-dyed Ugandan Cotton Prize 2 : 100g WYS 4 Ply Country Birds in Peacock Prize 3: 1 copy of McCalls M6886 in the pattern size of your choice. Winners of the Giveaway will be notified in Episode 20. Emma has recently finished her Newsprint Cowl from Purl Soho : www.purlsoho.com Kitting Bag : Vintage Barkcloth from MidWinter Yarns : www.midwinteryarns.com Wall hangings in the background have been quilted on her Bernina Q20 Longarm. Jelly Roll off-centre Log Cabin New project going on the frame next : Bento Box Her New stitching project will be The Fielder by Merchant and Mills. Her new knitting project will be The Flax Sweater by Tin Can Knits using Drops Nepal Emma and Tracey have been working on the Alison Glass and Giucy_Guice Mini Series Sewalong and have finished the mini log cabin and mini courthouse steps blocks. Follow hashtag #miniseriessal on IG for more versions of the blocks from participants. Tracey has finished her socks following the @earthtonesgirl sock knit along. Tracey also finished 3 quilt tops. Apple Barrel Scraps Sample Quilt in Kona Cottons using colour ways White/Tomato/Cactus and Ash Patten : Apple Barrel Scraps by Tracey Pereira Row by Row : Size Small, and Medium Pattern : Colemore Row by Row Find us on Instagram @curlyseams Please like, subscribe and comment below. We read all comments Thank you for watching and please keep safe.

Curly Seams Episode 17 : It will be alright in the end!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2020 38:05

Episode 17 of the Curly Seams podcast. Recorded on Wednesday 18th March. Hampshire/Wiltshire, United Kingdom. #giveaway Welcome to Episode 17 of the Curly Seams Quilt, Knit and Stitch podcast. So we have entered a strange place in our history as the novel virus Covid-19 takes a hold around the world. At the time of recording we were not in mandatory isolation in the UK but in an effort to prevent any potential spread of the virus we decided to film remotely. This was a new venture for us as we used Quicktime to record a FaceTime virtual get-together, so please forgive any technical issues. To all of our viewers please stay safe and if you are confined to quarters we hope you find some time to be creative. We look forward to seeing you in again in Episode 18. We also want to say a HUGE thank you to all our subscribers. We hit 100 on the day off filming episode 16 and we were so happy. It's not a big number but we are super thrilled and to celebrate we have a GIVEAWAY with 3 prizes. To enter the giveaway comment below if you are a Quilter, a Knitter or a Stitcher! If you like what you see please Like, Comment and Subscribe and tap that bell for notification of our newest videos. Thanks so much for watching! Subscriber Thank You Giveaway! This giveaway is open to UK and International entrants. Prize 1 : Pack of 5 Fat Quarters of hand-dyed Ugandan Cotton Prize 2 : 100g WYS 4 Ply Country Birds in Peacock Prize 3: 1 copy of McCalls M6886 in the pattern size of your choice. Winners of the Giveaway will be notified in Episode 18 (April 2020) Emma has a finished disappearing nine-patch quilt in shades of yellow and orange on a light background. she is quilting it with a freehand geometric meander on her Bernina Q20. Emma has recently finished two wall hangings. A lovely purple appliqué orange peel and a V&Co. Ombre fabric. V&Co. www.vanessachristenson.com Emma is knitting a Newsprint Cowl from Purl Soho : www.purlsoho.com Kitting Bag : Vintage Barkcloth from MidWinter Yarns : www.midwinteryarns.com Emma has just made a beautiful fuchsia pink Pilvi unlined coat by Lotta Jansdotter Find pattern in book : Lotta Jansdotter Everyday Style: Key Pieces to Sew + Accessories, Styling, and Inspiration Hardcover – 3 Nov 2015 Tracey is wearing The Scraptastic Hat by Jane Tanner using a WYS 4 ply : Colour Country Birds Owl : Pattern available here https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/scraptastic-hat Tracey continues sock knitting following EarthTonesGirl youtube channel : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTOHLh3DIKPMy0to3hrkJhA Tracey has acquired The Sockers Rule from Etsy shop Jellybeans Yarns. Tracey has finished the March Filet CAL with Mayhem & Majesty : Shamrock Design http://mayhemandmajesty.com New Cast on : Using WYS Essential DK in Orange Orange Love Poncho by Gaye Glasspie and Amy Gunderson https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/orange-love-poncho Emma and Tracey have signed up for the Alison Glass Minature SAL https://alisonglass.com Thank you so much for watching Episode 17 . PLEASE STAY SAFE and if any of you do fall fowl of the virus we wish you a quick and speedy recovery. Music : Fun in the Sun THANK YOU FOR WATCHING!

Episode 201: Not That People Aren't Tall Sometimes

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2020 62:11

YOU DID NOT MISS EPISODE 200! We are just waiting until we can record together again to record our milestone episode. Sorry for the sound quality issues in this episode. We hate recording remotely and are bad at it. Book Talk starts at: 29:36 Recorded on March 18, 2020 Our Poncho Knit Along is humming right along! Haven't picked a poncho to knit or crochet yet? Get thee over to our Poncho Bundle already! Join the Chatter thread to join in on the fun of planning!! This KAL will run until May 1, 2020. You may have noticed that we have skipped episode 200! We are going to answer your questions during that episode. Right now, both Tracie and Barb are both "sheltering-in-place" in their respective towns due to the coronavirus and we must record remotely. We have decided to postpone Episode 200 until we can record together. Please go to this Ask Us Anything thread to post your questions. KNITTING Barb has finished 1. Beech Hill ruana by Leah McGlone, using Berroco Remix in the Strawberry colorway 2. Pioneer Braid Scarf #6 by Catherine Ryan, using Loops and Threads yarn 3. Classic Ribbed Hat by Purl Soho, using a sport-weight yarn by Rising Moon Farm Tracie has finished: 1. A total of 19 Knitted Knockers 2. Tracie's Rachel pullover by Josee Pacquin in Fyberspates Vivacious 4-ply in the Slate colorway 3. Gnome is Where You Hang your Hat by Sarah Schira Barb continues to work on: 1. Sunnydale Cowl by Katy H. Carroll (Katinka Designs), using Malabrigo Yarn Arroyo in the Anniversario colorway 2. Rodeo Drive Poncho, using Blue Moon Fiber Arts Twisted in the Stormy Weather colorway And has cast on: 1. Zweig pullover by Caitlin Hunter, using the yarn from my frogged Trail Hoodie, Western Sky Knits Magnolia Sock in the Wisp colorway, and in the Sage colorway. 2. Fibonacci Waves Scarf by Carolyn Greenwood, using a Simply Sock Mini set in the Speckled colorway Tracie continues to work on: 1. Bellefluer Cardigan in Madelinetosh Silk/Merino in the Mill Pond color way 2. 80-26 Poncho Air Lux by Fil Katia, using Leading Men Fiber Arts Show Stopper in the Wind Chill colorway 3. Socks in Night Owl Fibers Self-Striping Superwash Merino & Nylon Sock in the Koi Pond Colorway 4. Sunnydale Cowl by Katy H. Carroll, using Marianated Yarns Practicality 75/25 in the Melted Box of Crayons colorway BOOKS (ratings are out of 5 stars) Barb read: 1. My Italian Bulldozer by Alexander McCall Smith - 4 stars 2. Dopesick: Doctors and the Drug Company that Addicted America by Beth Macy - 5 stars 3. The Twenty-Ninth Day: Surviving a Grizzly Attack in the Canadian Tundra by Alex Messenger - 5 stars Tracie read 1. Love Lies: A True Story of Marriage and Murder in the Suburbs by Amanda Lamb - 3 stars 2. Fates and Furies by Lauren Goff - 3 stars Tracie talked about Vote Forward, an organization that is helping to get out the vote in November! You Can Help! Sending a Vote Forward letter is one of the easiest things you can do to increase turnout. It takes two minutes and one stamp, and meaningfully increases the odds that the recipient will vote. A concrete action you can take, no matter where you live, to get unlikely-to-vote fellow citizens to the polls.

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Episode 16 : Improv Quilts, Knits & a Giveaway

I Thought I Knew How: A Podcast about Knitting and Life

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2020 34:14

Episode 16 of the Curly Seams podcast. Recorded on Friday 6th March. Hampshire, United Kingdom. #improvtrianglesewalong #giveaway Welcome to Episode 16 of the Curly Seams Quilt, Knit and Stitch podcast. We have a bumper number of finished objects to show you this time including a Triangle Improv Quilt, a couple of knit scarfs, a hat as well as some pjs! To begin the podcast we are in the kitchen as Emma shows Tracey how to cook a cold start sourdough loaf. Keep watching to see the results! We also want to say a HUGE thank you to all our subscribers. We hit 100 on the day off filming and we were so happy. Its not a big number but we are super thrilled and to celebrate we have a GIVEAWAY with 3 prizes. To enter the giveaway comment below if you are a Quilter, a Knitter or a Stitcher! If you like what you see please Like, Comment and Subscribe and tap that bell for notification of our newest videos. Thanks so much for watching! Subscriber Thank You Giveaway! This giveaway is open to UK and International entrants. Prize 1 : Pack of 5 Fat Quarters of hand-dyed Ugandan Cotton Prize 2 : 100g WYS 4 Ply Country Birds in Peacock Prize 3: 1 copy of McCalls M6886 in the pattern size of your choice. Winners of the Giveaway will be notified in Episode 18 (April 2020) Sourdough Shenanigans Cold Start Bake Sourdough Loaf : method found here : www.foodbodsourdough.com Finished Objects : Quilt FO's Tracey has recently finished her Improv Triangle SewAlong quilt organised by Nicholas Ball Nicholas Ball : Instagram : quiltsfromtheattic https://www.instagram.com/quiltsfromtheattic/?hl=en Hastag : #improvtrianglesewalong Digital Longarm Pattern : Traceys own : Comment below if interested Emma has been working up a new Walking Foot Quilting class based on a tessellating zentangle design. New tutorial coming soon. Tracey has finished a quilted pouch using her own repeating pattern design. Surface Pattern design class found on Skillshare : Designing-Repeat-Patterns-From-Icons-to-Apparel-and-Beyond https://skl.sh/2TLoKy1 Photo Fabric Paper available here : https://www.barnyarns.co.uk/photo-fabric-cotton-poplin.html Emma has finished a cuffed leg pyjama set. Tracey is wearing a tunic with a rolled neckline. Modified from McCalls M6886 Emma is knitting a Newsprint Cowl from Purl Soho : www.purlsoho.com Kitting Bag : Vintage Barkcloth from MidWinter Yarns : www.midwinteryarns.com Tracey has finished the Surrey Flow Scarf by Bee Knitty Design using WYS Aire Valley 4 Ply in Orange : Pattern available here: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/surrey-flow-scarf Tracey has finished the Purl Soho No-Purl Ribbed Scarf from Purl Soho using Drops Nepal in Powder Pink. Pattern available here : https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2014/09/12/no-purl-ribbed-scarf/ Tracey has finished knitting the Scraptastic Hat by Jane Tanner using a WYS 4 ply : Colour Country Birds Owl : Pattern available here https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/scraptastic-hat WIPS : Tracey continues sock knitting following EarthTonesGirl youtube channel : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTOHLh3DIKPMy0to3hrkJhA THANK YOU FOR WATCHING!

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Episode 028: The And

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2020 32:06

An encounter with Tunisian crochet and the memory of a stranger in a restaurant in Barcelona put Anne in a reflective mood. Things Mentioned in the Episode Tunisian Crochet Basics from the Purl Soho website. Ewe and You Fiber Arts for Life Harriet’s Cowl Stitches United, where Anne will be running three rounds of knitting trivial on March 28, 2020, to benefit the Shetland MRI Scanner Appeal. Swing by the Morehouse Farm booth at 10, 1, and 3 to play for a $5 or higher donation to the cause and you could win a gift certificate to morehousefarm.com! MRI Maakers Wonderwool Wales — Are you going? Let’s meet up! The nurse in search of knitted coverings for baby IVs is NO LONGER IN NEED OF THEM. I am linking to the original post so you can see her directions for making them, though. Please look for a hospital that is local to you to accept them! Music “You and I Can Do Anything,” by Yoo Soo Kim. “All in Our Hands,” by Justin Busch. Remember, members of Amazon Unlimited can listen to a playlist of all the songs that have been played on the show that are available on their service! Sponsors Ashcroft Makers is a dyer and maker located in the Scottish Highlands. She’s recently expanded her line of colors and the results are absolutely gorgeous. A purchase made from Ashcroft Makers using our special link helps to support the show. And Patrons, be sure to hop over to the Patreon feed to get your exclusive 10% off code before you order! To see other ways to help the show, please click here.

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Episode 198: Hanging Gloomily Over the Town...

The Shinybees Knitting and Yarn Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2020 73:01

Recorded on February 19, 2020 Book Talk starts at 32:15 Our Poncho Knit Along has started! Haven't picked a poncho to knit or crochet yet? Get thee over to our Poncho Bundle already! Join the Chatter thread to join in on the fun of planning!! This KAL will run until May 1, 2020. Be sure to listen to the episode to find out who won in our Zephyr pattern giveaway! We have our 200th episode coming up soon! We are going to answer your questions during this episode. Please go to this Ask Us Anything thread to post your questions. KNITTING Barb has finished 1. Mother Bears #198, #199, & #200 2. Bankhead Hat #10, by Susie Gorley, using Caron Cake leftovers 3. 6 Knitted Knockers 4. Multidirectional Scarf #8 using a Caron Cake 5. Be Kind Hat #6 by Karen Baumer, using Caron Cake leftovers Tracie has finished: 1. A total of 12 Knitted Knockers 2. The Stripe-on-Stripe Shawl by Fredi Baker in Speakeasy Yarns Shady Lady Gradient in Oasis and Malabrigo Sock in Light of Love Barb continues to work on: 1. Sunnydale Cowl by Katy H. Carroll (Katinka Designs), using Malabrigo Yarn Arroyo in the Anniversario colorway 2. Beech Hill by Leah McGlone, using Berroco Remix in the Strawberry color way And has cast on: 1. Rodeo Drive Poncho, using Blue Moon Fiber Arts Twisted in the Stormy Weather colorway 2. Pioneer Braid Scarf #6 by Catherine Ryan, using Loops and Threads yarn 3. Classic Ribbed Hat by Purl Soho, using a sport-weight yarn by Rising Moon Farm. Tracie continues to work on: 1. Rachel by Josee Paquin in Fyberspates Vivacious 4-Ply in Slate 2. Bellefluer Cardigan in Madelinetosh Silk/Merino in the Mill Pond color way Tracie has cast on: 1. 80-26 Poncho Air Lux by Fil Katia, using Leading Men Fiber Arts Show Stopper in the Wind Chill colorway 2. Socks in Night Owl Fibers Self-Striping Superwash Merino & Nylon Sock in the Koi Pond Colorway 3. Sunnydale Cowl by Katy H. Carroll, using Marianated Yarns Practicality 75/25 in the Melted Box of Crayons colorway BOOKS (ratings are out of 5 stars) Barb read 1. Lying Next to Me by Gregg Olsen - 3 out of 5 stars 2. My Antonia by Willa Cather - 4 stars 3. Cut and Run: A Light-Hearted Dark Comedy by Ben Acker and Ben Blacker - 2 stars 4. The Child Next Door by Shalini Boland - 3 stars Tracie read 1. If I was Your Girl by Meredith Russo - 3 stars 2. Sticky Fingers short story collections 1, 2, & 3 by JT Lawrence - 4 stars 3. The Running Girl by Sarah Bledel - 2 stars 4. The Lost Child by Ann Troup - 3 stars Tracie talked about Talkspace, an online counseling service

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Hat In A Weekend

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2019 34:48

This week's episode is inspired by a recent decision I made to try and knit a hat in a weekend. This was partly prompted by a sudden ten degree drop in temperature here (doesn't a chill in the air make you want to cast on all the things?) and inspired me to look for a nice, easy pattern. The hat is complete, and I've also picked out another four potential hat in a weekend patterns for you to take a look at, in case you feel the need to cast on this weekend. First up is a bit of news, and I'd like to shout out all the people who have emailed or messaged me since episode 134 was released, expressing their delight at me being back behind the mic. It is truly appreciated, so I hope you won't mind indulging me in saying thanks to them. It is easy to forget that it isn't just me, sat in a bedroom, talking to no-one; there are literally thousands and thousands of listeners worldwide. I'm very grateful to each and every one of you, even if you only listen to one episode ever. Thank you! In other news, I was contacted by a listener of the show, @Zencrafter2 on Twitter is undertaking a challenge leading up to her 50th birthday on 7th December 2020. After hearing about the Knit A Square project, she has decided to try and make 500 squares to donate to the project. That's over 1 a day – amazing! Let's all encourage her along (or join in if you wish over on Twitter – her handle is @Zencrafter2. In other news, I've had several requests for some stories from here and a bit of armchair travel. As such, in this episode I share my endeavours to learn Mandarin. I've always (up until now) been quite good at languages – or Germanic languages, anyway. Chinese is proving to be a bit more challenging than either of those. I struggle to hear the tones of the language, which is a pretty fundamental part of being able to understand and speak it. There are four tones and two of them sound the same to me, which makes me worry about saying a word and getting the tone wrong and actually saying something rude by mistake! I've learned how to say ‘steamed bun' and can order beer and soda water, but otherwise my vocabulary is limited to words associated with yoga (more on that in another episode) and some very specific work-related words that will be of no use to me in everyday conversations. I am really keen to be able to talk to people here (who are extremely friendly) as well as generally understand what is going on. I would imagine this is what illiteracy is like, as I can't read Chinese either. It's hard, but I am determined to be better and not just do the lazy English speaker thing. I've picked out 5 pattern suggestions for knitting a hat in a weekend. These are in thicker yarns with straightforward patterns for maximum speed and satisfaction. Tag me with your projects if you decide to get involved with this or hashtag it up with #hatinaweekend. The first pattern is the one I have knitted, Classic Beanie by Woolly Wormhead. I interviewed Woolly in Episode 61 and encourage you to listen to it. I chose this pattern as I really liked the way the ribs herringboned together as they reached the crown. It's a free pattern for worsted weight yarn on 4.5mm needles, with multiple sizes. I'm knitting it in Morris & Co Empire 10 ply in the colourway Absinthe. You can download it from Ravelry here. The next suggestion is the Classic Cuffed Hat by Purl Soho. Again, this is a free pattern for a basic worsted weight beanie, the classic design with a bobble on top. It's really straightforward no-thinking-required knitting and the simple pattern allows for lots of playing around with yarns. Most dye styles will work with this pattern. You can find the pattern here. Swirlwind by Nicole Vanderlee is a worsted weight toque with a ribbed brim and a swirling slipped stitch pattern on the body. It's a padi pattern at CAN $6.00 and is available from Ravelry. This pattern affords some experimentation room in terms of yarns; it will look great with solids and variegateds alike. The colour changes in the variegated yarns will pop on the slipped stitches. Likewise, striped yarns look great, especially if the same colour is always slipped, as this creates an almost brioche looking effect. Slef striping yarns would also work well. You can purchase the pattern on Ravelry here. The Tchaikovsky Hat by Helen Stewart is next on the list ad this pattern is taken from Knitvent 2017. If you aren't already familiar with Knitvent, it's an annual collection of gift knitting pattern that Helen produces each October/November, usually around a theme. The theme for 2017 was The Nutcracker, and you can either buy the pattern separately at £5.34 or as part of the 6 pattern collection at £15.54 here on Ravelry. It's a DK weight hat, with a ribbed brim and a simple repeating textured stitch pattern, that adds interest for the knitter without it being too ‘out there' texture-wise for a gift recipient. You can find Helen's podcast, Curious Handmade, on all podcatchers and at Curious Handmade, and you can listen to her interview on this podcast in Episode 90. Finally we have A Useful Diversion by Elizabeth Felgate. This is a paid pattern (£3.70) doe a deep cuffed 3x3 rib hat with a textured stitch pattern that runs (or diverts) around the body of the hat. It's described as being just enough to be a useful diversion for the knitter and I think it would look great in a nice, high-twist, solid or semi-solid yarn. You can find the pattern on Ravelry here. Getting out of a funk: I asked for any tips from listeners as to how to get out of a funk. It seems to be a pretty common thing at the moment, probably due to the amount of stuff that is going on in the world. Anyway, Nichola Nolan got out of her funk after recently meeting Christine Perry of Winwick Mum fame. She decided to crack through some small projects and ‘pull her finger out'. Aimee Croke has got back into the swing of things by carving out time earlier in the day for her accountancy study by getting up early. She knits along on a simple project whilst watching training videos. Carving out the time is the key, and making it a priority, regardless of whether you want to knit, learn a new skill or anything else. That's all we have time for this week. If you've enjoyed the show, please consider leaving a review on iTunes or your podcatcher of choice. Music for this episode is by Adam and The Walter Boys and is available for purchase on iTunes.

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Ep 018 Like Riding a Bike

New to Knitting

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2019 33:44

This week on the New to Knitting Podcast, listen as husband and wife duo talk about knitting. While this is Kayleigh's passion, Brian may not know much or anything about this hobby so Kayleigh tries to talk to the ultimate novice about the craft. Kayleigh shares about her latest finished object a pattern from Caitlin Hunter of Boyland Knit Works, while using a Purl Soho natural wool yarn. The "News Desk" features @darlingjadore Sierra. The "Secret Knit" of the week is an original design by Kayleigh Kirkland herself. You can purchase the latest Diamonds Star Bonnet pattern on Ravelry (https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/diamonds-star-bonnet) Check out Brian's new company, Black Raven AFC and come get you a website (https://blkrvn.co/N2K)

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Episode 1 - Intro to Brave Knitting

Brave Knitting

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2019 23:27

Ann & Linda embark on a journey to inspire knitters of all levels to take their skills to infinity and beyond!!SHOW NOTES: Episode 1- Introduction to Brave KnittingAnn’s Knitting History: Knitted Mini Pumpkins- “How to Knit Pumpkins, DIY Softie” by Studio Knits. Knitted Candy Corn by Purl Soho. Linda’s Rave and Fave: Denise Bell, Lost City Knits. Ann’s Crave: Espace Tricot Podcast. Linda’s Crave: Holey Moley Sweater by Die Mercerie. Instagram: Pictures and videos. Contact Us: BeeBravingKnitting@gmail.com

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Episode 10: Our Corner of the World!

KSL: Knitting Shop Live

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2019 15:48

In this episode, we talk about our "corner of the world" and what that means for us! Hopefully this gets you thinking about what that means for you, too! Be sure to tune in to find out the discount code for our Project of the Week, a wonderfully simple folded-brim unisex hat by Purl Soho!

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[wk] Nix für drunter

Stilles Kämmerchen

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2019

Shownotes Heute haben wir für euch die Segmente: Spinnzeug Strickzeug Sonstiges Faserzeug Kaufzeug Gelerntes Zeug Das gute Zeug Spinnzeug Friedas Spinnzeug Frauke Kerry Hill Ouessant Zeitungsgarn Pommern Lauras Spinnzeug Ein Abend Regenbogen gehandspindelt Strickzeug Lauras Strickzeug Socken Opa Comodo Nachtrag: Vanilla is the new black Friedas Strickzeug Miras Cowl ist fertig Erster Lace Dress Body ist fertig (naja, fast) Dotted Rays mal wieder rausgeholt Tasche von Purl Soho im Linen Stitch angeschlagen (und verworfen) Sonstiges Faserzeug Lauras sonstiges Faserzeug Beutelchen für Frieda Friedas sonstiges Faserzeug Frauke gewaschen Granny Square Blanket aus hässlicher Wolle angehäkelt Kaufzeug Lauras Kaufzeug PLY: suspended spindle Friedas Kaufzeug Eiderstedter Garnkontor: Hjelholts Uldspinderi: Dansk Pelsuld für Fair Isle und Haandvaerksgarn, BC Garn Semilla Melange (Nr. 13) und Kokosnussknöpfe Vliese: Zweimal Pommern, zweimal Island Gelerntes Zeug Friedas gelerntes Zeug Wolle fermentieren Lauras gelerntes Zeug Wollsocken gewaschen Das gute Zeug Friedas gutes Zeug Frieda Kaufvertrag unterschrieben Nordfriesland = Wollparadies! Bettina und ihre Arche: Spinnräder, Schafe, Truthähne, Hühner, Hunde, ... und was für eine nette Person! (Und man kann bei ihr Urlaub machen: https://www.ferienhaus-alterdeich.de/der-alte-deich/) Lauras gutes Zeug Motorradurlaub Chaos Camp Hörerinnenbesuch Wo ihr uns findet Podcasting auf Deutsch Gruppe auf Ravelry www.wollkanal.de iTunes @wollkanal auf Twitter Wollkanal auf Instagram 🕵🏻‍♀️🤓 Frieda: craftraum auf Ravelry und Instagram Laura: Philaine auf Ravelry und @LauraGeisen auf Twitter

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Nix für drunter

Wollkanal

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2019

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Episode 61 - You Are The Boss

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2019 77:44

In Episode 61, Greg and Pam discuss baseball, birthdays and being the boss. They also review Leaflet #12 from Elizabeth Zimmermann's “The Opinionated Knitter.” Special thanks to way2knitgrace for this episode's introduction! SPONSORS We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription. FiberCrafty's independently owned shops are stocked with yarn, fiber, project bags, stitch markers and more. With filter terms specific to yarn and fiber, the ability to save favorites, and a secure checkout process, it's better than a 24 hour fiber festival! For shop owners, our easy to use interface makes selling online easy. FiberCrafty is owned by one woman that has a crazy love of yarn and knitting. Greg's favorite feature? Pants are optional. Shop for your next project at FiberCrafty. NOTES Dear Listeners We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages. Greg's Projects Greg started and finished his Wizarding Legacy scarf in Nerd Girl Yarn. It's a birthday present for Blueberry. (project page) Greg has also been knitting prototypes for future designs. Pam's Projects Pam finished Gina's Brioche Cowl from Purl Soho. She used yarn from One Twisted Tree and Unplanned Peacock. Pam finished her Rickroll by Mary Annarella. She used yarn from The Fibre Studio at Yarns to Dye For. Pam made more swirls for her daughter's college blanket. She is up to 85 made. The pattern is Swirly Pop by Marken of the Hat and I. She is using KnitPicks Chroma Worsted. Pam also got some spinning done on her merino project. Pam started the Mash It Up Hat by Babs Ausherman so she would have something to work on in the movies. She is using leftovers from her Rickroll. FiberCrafty Sarah is based in Georgia and owns The Artful Princess. She project bags for all your favorite fandoms and lots of stitch markers, too! The weekly FiberCrafty newsletter always has a list of current coupon codes! And other fun stuff. Pam writes it, it's good. You should subscribe. The Opinionated Knitter (affiliate link) We discussed Leaflet #12, pages 66-71 featuring the V-Necked Aran Cardigan. Next up, Leaflet #13, pages 72-75. Here is the hat with all 3 patterns on it. Current/Upcoming Unraveling Events Don't forget our Elizabeth Zimmermann KAL! Have you made one of her patterns? Used a technique? Tell us about it! Upcoming Events Where You Might Find Us Blue Ridge Fiber Festival (June 7 & 8) in beautiful Sparta, NC. Some classes will be offered on June 6. Pam & Greg will be giving a talk about Elizabeth Zimmermann at the Ol' North State Knitting Guild on September 9 in Raleigh, NC. Miscellaneous Greg attended his local Stitch N' Pitch. Stitch N' Pitch looks like it used to be sponsored by TNNA, but google results now take it to a “page not found”. If you search for Stitch N' Pitch you may be able to find an event near you. Pam talked about a new book she got called Bead Crochet Jewelry. Greg used the Clasp Weft Join in his Wizarding Legacy Scarf. Pam forgot to mention it but she is using it also in the Mash It Up hat. Neil deGrasse Tyson's Podcast is called StarTalk. The episode with George Takei was about the Star Trek Legacy. Affiliate Link Disclosures This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Craftsy, Cooperative Press, Amazon, or Knitcrate and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own, and we're never compensated to endorse any particular product or service. Find us all over the Internet Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Twitter: @UnravelingPod Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry, @FiberCrafty and @pammaher on Instagram, and owner of the FiberCrafty marketplace.

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Episode 60 - My Uninformed Opinion

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2019 61:42

In Episode 60, Greg and Pam discuss Questionable Authority, Confidence and Obsessing. They also review Leaflet #11 from Elizabeth Zimmermann's “The Opinionated Knitter.” Special thanks to LeagleEagle for this episode's introduction! SPONSORS We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription. FiberCrafty's independently owned shops are stocked with yarn, fiber, project bags, stitch markers and more. With filter terms specific to yarn and fiber, the ability to save favorites, and a secure checkout process, it's better than a 24 hour fiber festival! For shop owners, our easy to use interface makes selling online easy. FiberCrafty is owned by one woman that has a crazy love of yarn and knitting. Greg's favorite feature? Pants are optional. Shop for your next project at FiberCrafty. NOTES Dear Listeners We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages. Greg's Projects Greg finished his Lana Grosa Socks in Lana Grossa Meilenweit Ashbury yarn. Greg has also been knitting prototypes for future designs. Pam's Projects Pam got about 1/2 a foot done on her CPCTC socks from Sarah Jordan. She is using yarn from ShariArts. Pam worked on Gina's Brioche Cowl from Purl Soho and is back to fresh yarn! Pam made a bunch more swirls for her daughter's college blanket. She is up to 75 made. The pattern is Swirly Pop by Marken of the Hat and I. She is using KnitPicks Chroma Worsted. She is trying to decide how to handle the edge swirls. Pam also got some spinning done on her merino project. FiberCrafty Jessica is based in Lebanon, CT and owns Blue Anchor Boutique. She has wonderful stitch markers, progress keeps and also makes needle pouches. The weekly FiberCrafty newsletter always has a list of current coupon codes! And other fun stuff. Pam writes it, it's good. You should subscribe. The Opinionated Knitter (affiliate link) We discussed Leaflet #11, pages 58-65 . Several hat patterns are included: Pillbox, Ski-Bonnet, Headband, Very Warm Hat, and Fast Cap. Next up, Leaflet #12, pages 66-71. We mentioned Mary Thomas's (sic) Knitting Book (affiliate link) because Elizabeth referenced it. Current/Upcoming Unraveling Events We are wrapping up the Stripe Domination Hat by Ellen Silva. Stay tuned for a new Colorwork Along Don't forget our Elizabeth Zimmermann KAL! Have you made one of her patterns? Used a technique? Tell us about it! Upcoming Events Where You Might Find Us Blue Ridge Fiber Festival (June 7 & 8) in beautiful Sparta, NC. Some classes will be offered on June 6. Miscellaneous Greg mentioned The Monkey's Paw by W. W. Jacobs. Greg mentioned Jackie Onassis. Greg mentioned Leopard Skin Pillbox Hat by Bob Dylan. Affiliate Link Disclosure This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Craftsy, Cooperative Press, Amazon, or Knitcrate and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own, and we're never compensated to endorse any particular product or service. Find us all over the Internet Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Twitter: @UnravelingPod Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry, @FiberCrafty and @pammaher on Instagram, and owner of the FiberCrafty marketplace.

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Episode 59 - Unattractive Frakencloth

While She Naps with Abby Glassenberg

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2019 68:30

In Episode 59, Greg and Pam discuss what happens when you knit your projects, what happens when you use your projects, and when you have to fix your projects. They also review Leaflet #10 from Elizabeth Zimmermann's “The Opinionated Knitter.” Special thanks to TheVetsWife for this episode's introduction! SPONSORS We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription. FiberCrafty's independently owned shops are stocked with yarn, fiber, project bags, stitch markers and more. With filter terms specific to yarn and fiber, the ability to save favorites, and a secure checkout process, it's better than a 24 hour fiber festival! For shop owners, our easy to use interface makes selling online easy. FiberCrafty is owned by one woman that has a crazy love of yarn and knitting. Greg's favorite feature? Pants are optional. Shop for your next project at FiberCrafty. NOTES Dear Listeners We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages. Greg's Projects Greg is working on a couple of new designs. More to come. Greg continues to work on his Lana Grosa Socks in Lana Grossa Meilenweit Ashbury yarn. Pam's Projects Pam has been working on her Rickroll by Mary Annarella. She is using yarn from The Fibre Studio. Pam also added a few rounds on her CPCTC socks from Sarah Jordan. She is using yarn from ShariArts. Pam worked on Gina's Brioche Cowl from Purl Soho and is back to fresh yarn! Pam made 8 more swirls for her daughter's college blanket. The pattern is Swirly Pop by Marken of the Hat and I. She is using KnitPicks Chroma Worsted. Pam mentioned an old pattern that she had worked on called Filemot. FiberCrafty Sheryl owns Homespun Heirloom Yarns and she spins gorgeous breed specific yarns in a huge variety of weights and colors. If you want to try handspun and aren't sure where to start, get in touch with Pam! PassionKNITS Yarn has offered a coupon code for our listeners! Use code PKY2019 for 20% off your purchase until April 30. The weekly FiberCrafty newsletter always has a list of current coupon codes! And other fun stuff. Pam writes it, it's good. You should subscribe. The Opinionated Knitter (affiliate link) We discussed Leaflet #10, pages 56-57 . The pattern included is Woodsman's Socks. Next up, Leaflet #11, pages 57-65. Podcasts We Love Knitting Pipeline with Paula Current/Upcoming Unraveling Events Join in on our KAL! Let's explore color dominance with the Stripe Domination Hat by Ellen Silva. See the KAL thread in the Ravelry Group for a pattern discount code. And there is a prize up for grabs! Don't forget our Elizabeth Zimmermann KAL! Have you made one of her patterns? Used a technique? Tell us about it! Upcoming Events Where You Might Find Us Blue Ridge Fiber Festival (June 7 & 8) in beautiful Sparta, NC. Some classes will be offered on June 6. Miscellaneous The Carolina FiberFest is looking for knit and crochet design submissions for the 2020 Craft-Along. Details are on the website. Greg attended Easter Sunrise Service at the Moravian church in Winston-Salem. His wife plays in the band, this was her 35th year playing. Patty Lyons' book and DVD about fixing knitting mistakes is a great resource. Affiliate Link Disclosures This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Craftsy, Cooperative Press, Amazon, or Knitcrate and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own, and we're never compensated to endorse any particular product or service. Find us all over the Internet Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Twitter: @UnravelingPod Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry, @FiberCrafty and @pammaher on Instagram, and owner of the FiberCrafty marketplace.

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Episode #143: Purl Soho

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2019 64:50

On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast we're talking about building a retail fabric and yarn shop, both online and in a brick-and-mortar setting, with my guests Joelle Hoverson and Page Marchese Norman. Joelle and Page, along with Jennifer Hoverson Jahnke, are co-owners of Purl Soho, a fiber arts supply company that brings a modern sensibility to traditional needlecrafts. We begin by talking about the story of how Joelle came to found Purl in 2002 as a small knitting store on Sullivan Street. Joelle explains how her vision for the store was different from most other yarns stores in existence at that time. Bringing her background as a stylist to curating the merchandise she says, "I really envisioned a shop that when you went in you felt that the shop had a vision." Her sister, Jennifer, started the ecommerce side of the business not long after. Joelle explains how high-quality tutorials presented on the company's blog really drove the business's growth. The business grew into a second storefront, Purl Patchwork, and the two later merged into a single location on Broome Street. Purl Soho also has a large warehouse in Tustin, California that's open to the public. Page and Joelle became friends while working together at Martha Stewart and have now been business partners for 11 years. They talk about how to have a successful partnership by listening to and respecting one another. +++++ This episode is sponsored by Needle Sharp. Needle Sharp is a subscription service that let’s you sew your own style with carefully curated sewing kits, set directly to your door. Each month they pick a fabulous sewing pattern from independent pattern companies then pair high-quality fabrics to that pattern, gather all the notions you need, and put it one convenient box. Let Needle Sharp do all the hard work for you so you can get straight to the fun part: Sewing your own clothes! And just for listeners of this podcast, they are offering an exclusive discount of 15% off your first order of a subscription box. Simply use the coupon code WhileSheNaps (all one word) at checkout. Try it today! +++++ Please note that this show used to be called the While She Naps podcast. The name has changed, but the content and host have stayed the same. To get the full show notes for this episode, visit Craft Industry Alliance where you can learn more about becoming a member of our supportive trade association. Strengthen your creative business, stay up to date on industry news, and build connections with forward-thinking craft professionals. Meet with show host, Abby Glassenberg, each month for our Craft Business Roundtable, get access to courses and webinars taught by industry leaders, and much more.

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Episode 064 (New York City, USA)

Kino Knits Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2019 26:48

I'm working on all the shawls and took a trip to NYC to visit a couple amazing yarn stores, Knitty City and Purl Soho! Visit kinoknits.com/064 for full show notes and pictures. Recorded Friday, April 12, 2019.

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UFO Poaching - Episode 509 - The Knitmore Girls

Knitmoregirls's Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2018 63:43

This week's episode is sponsored by: No matter what you need, the barmaids have you covered from head to toe. Face pudding to keep you smiling, Lolo lips keep them kissable, probiotic deodorant for keeping you fresh as a rose, oh for feet’s sake to keep your feet soft and sandal ready, and the Lolo body bar for everything in between. You can find all this - and more! at bar-maids.com Every hobby needs organization, every project needs a place. Erin.Lane bags helps you turn your fiber pasttime into neat and organized endeavor. Our project bags, totes, and needle and notions organizers are everything you need to keep your fiber arts from fraying. For $50 off your first box of Green Chef, go to GreenChef.us/knitmoregirls. Dreaming of Fall sweater weather? Infinite Twist has you covered with Dyer's Choice Sweater Quantities. Each yarn pack includes 1800 yards of hand-dyed 6-ply Merino in a one-of-a-kind color for $98, and shipping is free! Colors are not repeatable, and when they're gone, they're gone. Check out the colors currently available at infinitetwist.com. Love trying new teas? Treat yourself to a Plum Deluxe tea of the month subscription. For only $10/month, you'll receive a hand blended, all-organic,loose leaf tea thoughtfully chosen for the season. Tea club members also enjoy special benefits like discounts, free shipping on all purchases, and access to a very loving and supporting tea community. A tea subscription also makes a fantastic gift. Visit plum deluxe dot com slash tea to learn more. Finish your latest project with a custom label from the Sterling Name Tape Company. They offer both woven and printed labels with a low minimum order that are perfect for hobbyists, crafters, and small businesses. Your label can include a logo, care instructions, content info, or any kind of personal message. Visit clothinglabelsbysterling.com to see options and to place your order. And use coupon code “knitmore” during checkout to get 5% off your first order! That’s clothinglabelsbysterling.com On the Needles:(0:43) Jasmin has made some more progress on her Tied Knots hat out of Jade Sapphire cashmere. Gigi is knitting the Vitamin D sweater for her #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL, the body is finished, she picked up for edging. Jasmin finished the Cocktail Umbrella Cowl of Siren Strings yarn, using Knitters Pride color coded cables and Lykke Needles. Gigi has finished knitting Vanilla Is The New Black socks out of Patons Kroy, in Blue Raspberry You can get all of the colors of Paton's Kroy from Craftsy Jasmin finished the ears on Rex’s Fox hat. The secret project has been shipped and received! (Photo above) Jasmin finished Genevieve’s classic cuffed hat by Purl Soho to match Genevieve’s Gryffindor scarf. Jasmin mentions the Tale as old as Time cowl. Events: (12:23) - #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing. Jasmin is knitting the Fading Lines from Joji Locatelli - Weinachtsmarkt, Dec. 8: 4-8 PM At Green Planet Yarns (Enjoy! Glūhwein and Glogg) - Stitches West, February 21-24 2019 - Stitches West registration In Stitches:(14:34) - Jasmin: wool socks, Greyhaven hat, handspun ribbi, handspun seneca, resistance hat, polka dot cowl - Rex: Lionheart hoodie - Gigi : Quynn hat with ear flaps, Knitmore cowl, wool socks , Sivia Harding möbius cowl. One sock has a hole - Genevieve: coronation sweater. We are planning to add a new segment: Oh darn! Contest: (22:51) - First batch of prizes are shipped last Friday for 2017 Grinchalong, 2017 do some good. Jasmin suggests watching A Princess for Christmas. This week we’ll email and ship for “I Blame the Knitmores” - Grinchalong 2018 starts Dec 1st. Mother Knows Best:(27:07) Use good materials. Wool is thermoplastic. Polyester is not When Knitting Attacks:(28:56) Picking up stitches on the sides. Challenging to pick up stitches on the edge Will have to lose 3 stitches on one side Review:(35:20) This week we review: Little Man Knits, by Alex Capshaw-Taylor Straw into Gold: (52:11) Jasmin has finished-finished the secret project with the endless fringe! Jasmin rattles off the directions. And Sew On:(57:24) Gigi’s is taking Fashion Design 2 at West Valley College Big project is coming due. Suit with Princess style jacket and high waisted skirt. Also, sewing a pair of trousers out of muslin. And we are working on a sloper for knit fabric. Drafting done. Button hole pocket. Wrong side. Didn’t fix the lapels and collar enough, lining and hem edge aren’t same length

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Delicate Chihuahua - Episode 508 - The Knitmore Girls

Knitmoregirls's Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2018 61:53

This week's episode is sponsored by: No matter what you need, the barmaids have you covered from head to toe. Face pudding to keep you smiling, Lolo lips keep them kissable, probiotic deodorant for keeping you fresh as a rose, oh for feet’s sake to keep your feet soft and sandal ready, and the Lolo body bar for everything in between. You can find all this - and more! at bar-maids.com Every hobby needs organization, every project needs a place. Erin.Lane bags helps you turn your fiber pasttime into neat and organized endeavor. Our project bags, totes, and needle and notions organizers are everything you need to keep your fiber arts from fraying. For $50 off your first box of Green Chef, go to GreenChef.us/knitmoregirls. Dreaming of Fall sweater weather? Infinite Twist has you covered with Dyer's Choice Sweater Quantities. Each yarn pack includes 1800 yards of hand-dyed 6-ply Merino in a one-of-a-kind color for $98, and shipping is free! Colors are not repeatable, and when they're gone, they're gone. Check out the colors currently available at infinitetwist.com. Here at Little Skein, we LOVE the spirit of the Grinchalong. So we’ve created a kit for the traditional 12 days of Christmas, which start on Christmas Day. Enjoy 12 days of twinkly lights, cozy times, and easy knitting with our Christmastide kit. It’s the perfect gift to yourself. In the Little Skein shop starting December 1st. Love trying new teas? Treat yourself to a Plum Deluxe tea of the month subscription. For only $10/month, you'll receive a hand blended, all-organic,loose leaf tea thoughtfully chosen for the season. Tea club members also enjoy special benefits like discounts, free shipping on all purchases, and access to a very loving and supporting tea community. A tea subscription also makes a fantastic gift. Visit plum deluxe dot com slash tea to learn more. CA fire updates: The air is safe to breathe again, charity efforts are in full swing. - Sincere Sheep is donating a portion of her Black Friday portions to the relief effort for the Camp Fire Area On the Needles:(0:44) Jasmin has made some progress on a Tied Knots hat out of Jade Sapphire cashmere. Gigi has finished knitting lots of Vanilla Is The New Black socks out of Patons Kroy. Sunburst Stripe, Mexicala Stripes, Turquoise Stripes, Sweet Stripes, Sunburst Stripes, Blue Raspberry Stripes. Done You can get all of the colors of Paton's Kroy from Craftsy Gigi is knitting the Vitamin D sweater for her #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL, the third short row part of the body. Jasmin learned a *different* tubular cast-on and started a classic cuffed hat by Purl Soho to go with Genevieve’s scarf. Events: (9:08) - #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing. Jasmin is knitting the Fading Lines from Joji Locatelli - Weinachtsmarkt, Dec. 8: 4-8 PM At Green Planet Yarns - Stitches West, February 21-24 2019 - Stitches West registration Enjoy! Glūhwein and Glogg In Stitches:(11:22) - Jasmin: wool socks, Greyhaven hat, handspun ribbi, handspun seneca - Rex: Lionheart hoodie - Gigi : Quynn hat with ear flaps, Knitmore cowl, Viajante wool socks Contest(14:53) - Prizes are shipping THIS FRIDAY/Saturday for 2017 Grinchalong, 2017 do some good, I Blame the Knitmores - Grinchalong 2018 starts Dec 1st. Mother Knows Best:(23:41) Ask for what you need. Can’t do it all alone? Ask for help. Hate winding yarn/weaving in ends? Ask for help. When Knitting Attacks:(28:56) Three tries to get the hang of the other tubular cast on Review:(33:38) This week we review: Cat’s Family of Fingerless Mitts Straw into Gold: (44:31) Jasmin wove a Gryffindor scarf for Genevieve, out of Sunshine Yarns self-striping worsted in “Gryffindor” on the cricket loom. Maybe 4 hours, start to finish. Jasmin has finished-finished the secret project with the endless fringe! And Sew On:(51:39) Gigi’s is taking Fashion Design 2 at West Valley College Big project is coming due. Suit with either a skirt or pants. Princess style jacket with high waisted skirt. Took pattern in and asked about slit. Drafted lining for skirt. Had already cut jacket, skirt, lining for jacket, interfacing. Fused interfacing to fabric with ( 9 inch) cricut Easy Press. Sewed main pieces together. Also, sewing a pair of trousers out of muslin .

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Ep 101: With Author and Sheep Shearer Stephany Wilkes

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2018 75:09

Joined by guest co-host Stephany Wilkes, sheep shearer, wool classer, and author of the fantastic new book Raw Material: Working Wool in the West. Order it at your local bookstore or online. Stephany is also president of the Northern California Fibershed Cooperative. She chats with the Ewes about her projects and then we discuss her book and her life as a shearer. Stephany can be found on Instagram as @ladysheepshearer. Full notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast section of our shop website: TwoEwesFiberAdventures.com. Join the community on Ravelry where we will give away a copy of the book Raw Material: Working Wool in the West. Kelly’s Argyle adventure continues. The socks are roughly based on the pattern Men’s Argyle socks #5710. She’s not really using pattern that much, but she used it to create a Stitch Fiddle chart for the colorwork. Also active this week are the Humble Bee socks. The pattern was a gift from Sara Bauer (sarapomegranate on Ravelry and host of the Yarns at Yin Hoo podcast). Kelly has also joined the Jane Stafford Online Weaving Guild and is excited to get back to the loom. The guild has an annual membership that gives weavers access to previous seasons of videos and also the current season of videos as they come out. At $75 Canadian it is a great value! The price will be increasing to $99 in December so check it out. Stephany is just about to bind off yet another Purl Soho Boyfriend hat, a free pattern from Purl Soho, in Lani’s Lana Rambouillet twist, a black and white wool twist, undyed. It makes the PERFECT marled hat. Highly recommend it for gift and travel knitting, a simple k1, p1 rib all the way around. Yesterday, she cast on the Anna Vest by Karen Templer of Fringe Association, and she has about 3” of the back piece done. I’m knitting it up in a heavy worsted, black, Shetland and alpaca blend. Her thoughts on this pattern? “I love it. Easy pattern to memorize, and I know I will get a ton of wear out of this vest in our coastal climate.” Marsha continues to work on the afterthought socks. The long stockinette tube is finished and she is ready to do the steeking. Meanwhile, she has started on Rabbit, a pattern by Claire Garland. The rabbit is beginning to take shape! After project updates the three have a wide ranging conversation. Stephany shares her journey from a knitter looking for local yarn in a California yarn shop to the sheep shearing jobs she does across the state. Topics include “urban hubris,” imposter syndrome, and the value of agricultural work; carbon farming and its potential to combat climate change; and the overlooked job opportunities in the world of sheep. For those in the Seattle area, Stephany will be at the Seward Park branch of Third Place Books for an author event on November 28 at 7 pm. Join the conversation about this episode in our Ravelry Group, or contact us with your thoughts. twoewes@twoewesfiberadventures.com is our email address. We’d love to hear from you.

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Episode 47 - Something To Do With Underwear

Relentless Knitting Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2018 39:08

In Episode 47, Greg, Pam and guest Avery talk about cows, travel knitting, and dictionaries. Sponsors We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription. FiberCrafty'sindependently owned shops are stocked with yarn, fiber, project bags, stitch markers and more. With filter terms specific to yarn and fiber, the ability to save favorites, and a secure checkout process, it's better than a 24 hour fiber festival! For shop owners, our easy to use interface makes selling online easy. FiberCrafty is owned by one woman that has a crazy love of yarn and knitting. Greg's favorite feature? Pants are optional. Shop for your next project at FiberCrafty. Notes Projects Greg is working on Lana Grossa Socks (making up basic pattern), yarn is Lana Grossa Meilenweit Ashbury. Greg finished Baby Surprise Jacket(and still needs to create a project page). Pam worked on The Elizabeth Zimmerman Coatusing Cascade Ecological Wool. Pam is also working on 3 blanket squares for a group effort blanket. The pattern is Patchwork Trio Afghanby Diane Zangl. Pam finished the Pioneer Braid Scarffor Foster Care to Success Red Scarf program. She's using Sirdar Escape Chunky, which bled a lot. Pam mentioned her languishing project Gina's brioche cowlfrom Purl Soho. Avery is working on Trillianby Martina Behm. She is using some mystery yarn that we know has yak in it! Current/Upcoming Unraveling Events County Fair KAL Upcoming Events Where You Might Find Us Rising Meadows Farm Days(September 30, 2018) SAFF (October 26-28, 2018) Carolina FiberFest(March 22-23, 2019) FiberCrafty Lots of fall yarns and fiber, plus Holiday items are starting to show up! The Opinionated Knitter We will cover Leaflet #2 next episode. Pam mentioned KnitChatswhich is a new knitting (and crochet) community. They offer a free interactive knitting (and crochet) hotline! Plus we have some fun discussions in their forums. We also saw Susan (LeagleEagle) who hosts the Criminally Creativevideo podcast. We reviewed The Knitter's Dictionary: Knitting Know-How from A to Zby Kate Atherley (affiliate link) Affiliate Link Disclosures This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Craftsy, Cooperative Press, Amazon, or Knitcrate and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own, and we're never compensated to endorse any particular product or service. Find us all over the Internet Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Twitter: @UnravelingPod Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Periscope: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaheron Ravelry, @FiberCraftyand @pammaheron Instagram, and owner of the FiberCraftymarketplace.

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Episode 316 Arched Gussets, Norwegian Fir

Knitting Pipeline

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2018 34:25

Join the Knitting Pipeline Bookshelf KAL! #bookshelfkal. We also have a September Gab and Giveaway Thread in our Knitting Pipeline Ravelry Group. I finished two pair of Arched Gusset Mitten by Purl Soho, another Leaf Top Baby Hat by Susan B Anderson, and Norwegian Fir Top Down Baby Cardigan by OGE. I share a lifeline tip, notes on making your own wool labels, and my reading for the past month. I hope you enjoy the episode. Kindly sponsored by Quince & Co and KnitCircus Yarns. I am also a Craftsy/Bluprint Affiliate. Please consider visiting my web site before purchasing a Craftsy class or materials as I receive credit for it. Thank you! Show notes are found at www.knittingpipeline.com. Haste ye back!

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Episode 48 - 3 balls deep

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2018 70:26

EPISODE 47A3 Balls Deep Introductions Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest Emily - EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter and EmGem on Pinterest Shout outs Introduce yourself in the Ravelry group or leave us a review on itunes or google play music or send us an email with feedback at mail@relentlessknitting.com What's knitting now Emily - My own Flax out of custom woolen mills in a teal colour. Hibernation -A joyful thread by silvia mcfadden in sweet fiber merino lace rose gold Stephen West Speckle and Pop! Mystery KAL - out of all of the Sweet Georgia Cast on socks for dan in Joma Yarn’s tofino colour way Karla - Graphic Socks, Cornflower Mittens, Weekender Pullover, Halloween Socks, Afterthought everything socks FO’s - Emily -Tin Can Knits Flax for Dan in Custom Woolen mills Mule Spun 2 ply black (it’s love) Barley hats for the girls in hand spun hand dyed corriedale Classic cuffed hat by Purl Soho in hand spun corriedale for Larry Gramps trifecta for baby Schramm Karla - Thistle by Julie Partie out of old stash handspun, my first traditional 3ply, my gauge is not going to work for the pattern so not a lot of progress has been made on in because I’m having to figure out the numbers myself and using it as a construction guide. Cutest sweater though. Myra Cowl in gradient handspun dyed by muse fibreworks Montreal Hat Spirit Bear Hat Decemberist KAL! #stashtogiftknit2017 WINNERS! Congratulations to @irylknits @blondewithbrains @neets_knits @knittywittyshelle @vcomba5302 @collette_beyer for Q4 entries! The Grand Prize winner is @bonniegoespublic with 30 gifts knit in 2017! New KALs for 2018! #committoknit2018 #revelinknit2018 Design features Emily- nada Karla - cornflower mitts require too much brain. Slipper socks too small. Stolen hat. Spinning Emily -. Finished 2 ply of Murkey Waters 80/20 merino mulberry silk by totally inked yarn. Made a 2 play woolen yarn for the Classic cuffed hat. Did my first singles of Merino Silk by Smith and Ewe for a traditional 3 ply. Karla - nope but devoting March to spinning Best laid plans Emily - Matching family sweaters.Stay on track for #committoknit2018 cast on Black cat custom yarn. Bristol Ivy Messaline in bumblebirch Karla - I need a vest (mielie nope aeon vest), and a cabled sweater (raspberry delight nope fougasse) Stash Enhancement Emily- Weaving Bench, 2 boat shuttles, weaving stuffs.. Mini Skeins, Mug rugs, house broach.+Knitmas Karla - Spirit yarn from guild meeting, knit crate +Knitmas Talky Talk Emily - Sponsor our KAL’s (Thank you Joanne aka @porthardy1), Stash. Karla - Yarn Okanagan classes, Sorento retreat, knit club at school, wine along, Tattoos Crafternoon/Sew-what Emily - Weaving Mug rugs… hope to sew soon. Karla - Nada Adventures in Mommyhood Emily- sick baby, SAHM Karla- moving homes Inquiring minds Tell us about you! Join us on Ravelry or our Facebook page

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No. 1 / COLOR – Making a discovery with Carrie Hoge & Ashley Yousling

Making

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2018 42:36

For the past few months we’ve been busy getting the new Making podcast off the ground. As many of you know, Carrie and I joined forces last October and the Woolful podcast is now known as the Making podcast. Same format and approach to each maker’s creative journey, but now expanded to all types of makers. This first episode of Season No. 1 / COLOR is extra special being that Carrie Hoge and I are the guests. Neither of us have ever been interviewed for a podcast so we thought it would be fun to kick off this new adventure together, sharing our own maker journey’s. We hope you enjoy getting a glimpse into our lives, craft and love of color. / listen / You can also and listen and subscribe at makingzine.com on iTunes and Stitcher. / notes & resources / Woolful / Ashley’s blog Madder / Carrie’s blog Quince and Co / Mentioned by Carrie Fibershed / Mentioned by Ashley / giveaway / This episode’s giveaway is sponsored by Vogue Knitting and Purl Soho and they’re giving away a copy of the new landmark edition of Vogue Knitting: The Ultimate Knitting Book and two skeins of Purl Soho’s Linen Quill in Tumeric, enough to make […]

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Episode 185

podcasts – Yarns at Yin Hoo

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2017 38:19

In honor of the Thanksgiving holiday, I’m sharing a series of food-related poems and provide an update on my latest projects. On the Porch Improvised sock on Foster Sheep Farm hand-dyed sock yarn Bandana cowl (Purl Soho) on Juniper Moon Farm Stratus Another layer to the #fleecewise collaboration is our article

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Episode 32- Flickering Lights

Backstage Knitting Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2017 42:40

Episode 32- Flickering LightsShout Out: Cynalune who live east of Paris, and Ashley who runs a musical theater companyJoin our Ravelry Group! Introduce for shout out! We’re up to 100 members, yay!!! Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Periscope, www.backstageknitting.com, backstageknitting@gmail.com•On the Needles:oAnna is working on a cowl of her own patterning in Madeline Tosh DK “Geode,” she is also working on her seed stitch scarf.•https://www.jimmybeanswool.com/knitting/yarn/Madelinetosh/ToshMerinoDK.asp?showLarge=true&specPCVID=66253•(It looks like the yarn has been discontinued. I think this is the right colorway but I’m not sure. –Bethany)oBethany is working on a cowl with Solo Cashmere from Filatura Du Crosa- sent to us for review. Thus far it is lovely, will go more in depth next time, cowl pattern is of her own imagination. Her October wedding shawl, yarn from Purl Soho, pattern by herself as well. Vanilla sock, yarn is Plymouth Happy Feet in the Blueberry Colorway, using the Fish Lips Kiss Heel. Wonder Woman wrap, yarn is Madeline Tosh, Up sized the needles from a US 4 to a US 6, cast on the smaller size and I am much happier.•https://www.purlsoho.com/flax-down.html•https://www.plymouthyarn.com/yarn/happy-feet-100-splash-hand-dyed-item-1555•https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fish-lips-kiss-heel•https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/wonder-woman-wrap-knit••Off the Needles:oBethany has finished several Welcome Blanket squares. TPCT by Teresa Gregorio, in Miss Babs Yowza in the Deep Sea Jelly Fish color way.•https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tpct•https://www.missbabs.com/collections/yowza/products/yowza-deepseajellyfish•In Time:oBethany cast on a pair of mittens that she frogged and a different cowl that she frogged too.•Sew a needle pulling thread: oAnna may have done some mending. Possibly sewing on a button.•Spinning/Weaving/Cross Stitch:oBethany started working on a feminist cross stitch kit from June Bug and Darlin that I bought from the Starlight Knitting Society at Vogue Knitting Live. Almost done with the word “feminist.”•https://www.starlightknittingsociety.com•https://junebuganddarlin.com/shop-1/feminist-kit•Netflix and Knit:oAnna has been watching Gilmore Girls, Voltron, and the Ken Burns docu-series on Prohibition.oBethany went to see Goodbye Christopher Robin and Spider-Man Homecoming, Thor Ragnarok, and watched Friends From College on Netflix •In Rehearsal, etc.•Contests: oDonate to a refugee or immigrant relief organization and post a screen shot of the receipt in the thread and we will randomly draw and send out the rest of the All Knitters Eve Prizes. •Events:oBuddy Buddy Along- Find a friend online or in person and cast on the same thing or different things from the same designer. Enjoy working on something together. Use #bskpbuddybuddyalong oMadrona is February 15-18, 2018 in Tacoma, WashingtonoStitches West is February 22-25 in Santa Clara, California o**Knitting event survey** Please take it! •Social Media: Find, Friend, and Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Periscope.•Join our Ravelry group.•Show notes can be found at www.backstageknitting.com and you can email us at backstageknitting@gmail.com

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Episode 32- Flickering Lights

Backstage Knitting Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2017 42:40

Episode 6: A New Chapter with Christine Haynes

Love to Sew Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2017 65:27

Christine Haynes tells us all about her epic move NYC, her new job as manager of Purl Soho, and her plans for her pattern line, Christine Haynes patterns. We loved chatting about this new chapter of her life and hearing all about how she got here. Christine reminds us that it is OK to stop and evaluate where we are at in order to keep moving forward.

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Actually Knitting Episode 75: Let me Take you on a Knitscapade!

Actually Knitting

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2017 45:42

You have to be a Janet Jackson fan to get that reference.... Thanks so much for using the Amazon Links! Your purchases help to support the podcast and it doesn't cost you a thing! Knitting Segments Knits in Rehearsal V Neck Boxy by Joji Locatelli Auditioning Knits PalKal Auditions I'm trying to figure out what I'll do for the PalKal this year. Was thinking of knitting the Lil' Miss Chelsea Bean by Jenn Sheelen. Also considering Breathing Space and True Friend by Veera Valimaki, using my ChileKnitz Pal Kal Yarn. I am also searching for something to make with my PalKal kit from Suburban Stitcher. Summer Tops I am searching pretty hard for something to make with my Claudia Hand-Painted Contemplation yarn that's been in my stash for a while. I originally bought it to make the Linum Tee by Bristol Ivy. Here are some of the things I'm considering: Nesoi Tee by Miriam Felton Notched Hem Tank Top by Purl Soho Breeze by Joanna Rankin Knitting News, Notes and Events World Wide Knit in Public Day Check the link above to RSVP. June 10, 2017 I'll be at Foxcroft Wine in Dilworth, Charlotte, from 2pm until at least 5. 1235 East Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28203 I will have door prizes from Charlotte Yarn (which is in the same shopping center as the wine bar), Cottage Yarn and Queen City Yarn. Charlotte Yarn, Baskets of Yarn and Cottage Yarn will all be having specials that day for Actually Knitting listeners and those Knitting in Public. The Pal Kal has officially started! Exciting News! Check out my social media feeds for information about some exclusive products coming from Suburban Stitcher and ChileKnitz! Check out the Ravelry group for details about all of the great sponsors for the PalKal2017. Other Events Stash Dash 2017 Check out the Knit Girlls Podcast for more information. Summer Stripe Along Kal Knitscapade Let me take you on a Knitscapade! Last weekend I visited my favorite not-so-local to me LYS, Black Mountain Yarn Shop. I fell off the wagon pretty hard but, no regrets! Non-Knitting Segments One Pot Wonders One Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta from Skinny Taste Love it or Leave it Love: Camping Trip Leave: Humidity Other News and Notes Running News: I am in week 5 of training for the Chicago Marathon. Trying to stay injury free and also keep using my bullet journal to track my workouts. Reading Updates: I finished reading Eligible, A Modern Retelling of Pride and Prejudice by Curtis Sittenfield. Use this link to get your free 30 day trial and free audiobook from Audible.com.

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Episode 261: Interrupted Again!

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2016

SHOW NOTESThis week's FOs include Lemongrass sweater and No Purl Scarf. WIPs include Sitka Spruce, Recoleta cardigan, Vanilla socks in Koigu and Endeavour socks. We didn't have any Baubles and Bling this week, but we did draw four winners for the Charity Shawl contest! We are continuing the contest for another month, and more winners will be drawn at that time! Big thanks to those who donated prizes! Shout Outs:There will be no KAL/CAL this month. Instead, please consider knitting a shawl to donate to our friend Lise at Webs. Or, check through your stash of handknits to see if you have a gently used shawl to donate. Every donation allows you a chance to win prizes. The shawl drive will run through the end of September!Sheila is also hosting a Blue Moon Fiber Arts KAL/CAL that will continue throughout the year and includes any projects made from Blue Moon Fiber Arts yarn.On The Dance Card:Wendy is working on:Sitka Spruce Mittens by Tincanknits in Madeline Tosh DKRecoleta by Joji Locatelli in Berocco Inca GoldSheila is working on:Endeavour Socks by Nathan Taylor in String Theory Caper Sock Bye Bye Blues color way.Vanilla socks in KoiguRate Your Date:Wendy finished:Lemongrass Sweater by Joji Locatelli in Malabrigo Twist in the Ravelry Red color waySheila finished:No-Purl Ribbed Scarf by Purl Soho in Valley Yarns superwashWhirlwind Romance:NothingFuture Dates:Wendy will finish what she has and knit socks.Sheila will finish what she has, and work on another vanilla sock.Baubles & Bling:Nothing this week.Gossip & Innuendo:Last week, we reintroduced the newest pattern by Jennifer Lasonde: Riley Rose Shawl. You could win a copy of this pattern by telling us in the contest thread which colors you would choose for this beautiful textural and multi-colored pattern. We will draw a pattern in the next episodeWe drew 4 winners of prizes for the Shawl Charity KAL! We will draw even more winners at the end of September! So stay tuned.Fiber EventsFinger Lakes Fiber Festival Sep 17-18, Hemlock Fairgrounds, Hemlock MESouthern Adirondack Fiber Festival Sep 24-25, Washington County Fairgrounds, Greenwich, NYVermont Sheep and Wool Festival Oct 1-2, Tunbridge Fairgrounds, Tunbridge, VTNew York Sheep and Wool Oct 15-16, Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck, NYFiber Festival of New England Nov 5-6, Eastern States Exhibition, Springfield, MA

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Episode 260: After A Long Absence

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2016

SHOW NOTESIt's been a while! WIPs this week include Lemongrass sweater, Sitka Spruce Mittens, Endeavor socks, Ribbed Scarf and Weigh It Shawl #4. FOs include Fountain socks, Jedi the Giraffe, Sitka Spruce Hat, North Shore Sweater, Regular guy's beanie, Super Stretchy Baby Hat, and Vanilla sock with colorwork. We get a lot done when we don't record, apparently. Sheila also showed a blanket repair she did for her LYS. Baubles and Bling include Stunning String markers, Knitter's Pride cable needles, and Knit Picks Royale needle sets. We will put up a thread for the Riley Rose shawl, which we forgot to do last time!! Shout Outs:There will be no KAL/CAL this month. Instead, please consider knitting a shawl to donate to our friend Lise at Webs. Or, check through your stash of handknits to see if you have a gently used shawl to donate. Every donation allows you a chance to win prizes. The shawl drive will run through the end of September,Sheila is also hosting a Blue Moon Fiber Arts KAL/CAL that will continue throughout the year and includes any projects made from Blue Moon Fiber Arts yarn.On The Dance Card:Wendy is working on:Sitka Spruce Mittens by Tincanknits in Madeline Tosh DKLemongrass Sweater by Joji Locatelli in Malabrigo Twist in the Ravelry Red color waySheila is working on:Endeavour Socks by Nathan Taylor in String Theory Caper Sock Bye Bye Blues color way.No-Purl Ribbed Scarf by Purl Soho in Valley Yarns superwashWeight It Shawl #4 by Susan B. Anderson in Tess YarnsRate Your Date:Wendy finished:Fountain Socks (Wendy's own design) in Knitpicks Felici in the Bubble colorwayNorth Shore by Tincanknits in MadelineTosh DK, Dream in Color Classy and Cascade 220.Jedi the Curious Giraffe by Heidi Bears in various acrylic yarnsSitka Spruce Hat by Tincanknits in Madeline Tosh DK.Sheila finished:Regular Guy Beanie by Chuck Wright in Cascade 220Super Stretchy Baby Hat by Julie Tarsha in Cascade FixationVanilla Sock with colorwork in BMFA STR yarn set.Whirlwind Romance:NothingFuture Dates:Wendy will finish what she has and knit socks.Sheila will rework her Clapotis that is too long, and work on socks.Baubles & Bling:Wendy purchased:Stunning String Studio stitch markers.Knitter's Pride Dreamz Cable Needles Knitter's Pride Royale Deluxe Interchangeable Set Gossip & Innuendo:We reintroduced the newest pattern by Jennifer Lasonde: Riley Rose Shawl. You could win a copy of this pattern by telling us in the contest thread which colors you would choose for this beautiful textural and multi-colored pattern.Fiber EventsFinger Lakes Fiber Festival Sep 17-18, Hemlock Fairgrounds, Hemlock MESouthern Adirondack Fiber Festival Sep 24-25, Washington County Fairgrounds, Greenwich, NYVermont Sheep and Wool Festival Oct 1-2, Tunbridge Fairgrounds, Tunbridge, VTNew York Sheep and Wool Oct 15-16, Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck, NYFiber Festival of New England Nov 5-6, Eastern States Exhibition, Springfield, MA

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Episode 259: Textus Interruptus

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2016

SHOW NOTESThis week, Wendy finally got her Webs order after it was mysteriously lost for 15 days. WIPs include No Purl Scarf, Basic Beanie, North Shore sweater and Bubble socks. FO was a Lined Beanie. Baubles and Bling this week was the missing Webs yarn! We drew a prize for the Ellsworth Tee contest and introduced the Riley Rose shawl, which we will be giving away in two weeks!!! Don't forget the Shawl Charity gift-along. Shout Outs:There will be no KAL/CAL this month. Instead, please consider knitting a shawl to donate to our friend Lise at Webs. Or, check through your stash of handknits to see if you have a gently used shawl to donate. Every donation allows you a chance to win prizes. The shawl drive will run through the end of September,Sheila is also hosting a Blue Moon Fiber Arts KAL/CAL that will continue throughout the year and includes any projects made from Blue Moon Fiber Arts yarn.On The Dance Card:Wendy is working on:Bubble Socks (Wendy's own design) in Knitpicks Felici in the Bubble colorwayNorth Shore by Tincanknits in MadelineTosh DK, Dream in Color Classy and Cascade 220.Sheila is working on:Patons Basic Beanie with Patons yarnNo-Purl Ribbed Scarf by Purl Soho in Valley Yarns superwashRate Your Date:Sheila finished:Fingering weight beanie based on Patons Basic Beanie and Lined Beanie Jawoll cotton blendWhirlwind Romance:NothingFuture Dates:Wendy really has to finish Jedi the GiraffeSheila will knit the Endeavor Socks by Sockmatician for her Ravellenics knitting. She is also thinking about doing the Yowza Weight Shawl No. 4 Baubles & Bling:Wendy purchased (and finally received) 2 skeins of Cascade 220 and a skein of MadelineTosh DK in the Esoteric colorway.Gossip & Innuendo:We drew a winner of the Ellsworth Tee pattern by Carolyn Noyes!We also introduced the newest pattern by Jennifer Lasonde: Riley Rose Shawl. You could win a copy of this pattern by telling us in the contest thread which colors you would choose for this beautiful textural and multi-colored pattern.Fiber EventsFiber Revival Aug 13, Spencer Peirce Little Farm, Newbury, MAFinger Lakes Fiber Festival Sep 17-18, Hemlock Fairgrounds, Hemlock MESouthern Adirondack Fiber Festival Sep 24-25, Washington County Fairgrounds, Greenwich, NYVermont Sheep and Wool Festival Oct 1-2, Tunbridge Fairgrounds, Tunbridge, VTNew York Sheep and Wool Oct 15-16, Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck, NYFiber Festival of New England Nov 5-6, Eastern States Exhibition, Springfield, MA

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Episode 258: She Had a Lot to Say